A large carpet, French Empire, in the style of Jacques-Louis de la Hamayde de Saint-Ange, probably by the manufacturer Piat Lefebvre in Tournai

wool, with swans, foliate scrolls and lyres on a beige background, centred by a diamond shape, the border with garlands and musical instruments; (wear and restorations)

The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. Some fresh and vivid colors as the pink and red. There are wears and tears. There are some stains as expected. As sated in the saleroom notice, one element in the center was cut to shorten the carpet. There are minor rewoven elements. Very attractive and rare carpet. Impressive scale.
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