A Louis-Philippe Aubusson carpet, France, mid-19th century

the walnut-brown field with burgundy scrolling ribbons and quatrefoil floral motifs, around an ivory medallion with a central floral and fruit bouquet, framed by polychrome arabesques, acanthus and paired dragons, within sky-blue spandrels with floral vases beneath paired griffins at each corner, chocolate-brown border with scrolling acanthus, dragons and birds

573 by 508cm. approx.

Please note that this lot will not be included in the exhibition in our New Bond Street galleries. We would be happy to facilitate a viewing for you, though – please contact cameron.dileo@sothebys.com to arrange this.