Aubusson rug from the Napoleon III period, France,... Lot 22

Aubusson rug from the Napoleon III period, France, circa 1860-1870 A magnificent oval medallion, surrounded by fine old gold interlacing, supports a delicate bouquet of peonies and clematis, set on an ivory background and delimited by small moulded braces. It rests on a "sky" background with bluish flowers, framed by a rectangular ivory border with curved corners and convex cardinal points. The whole rests on a fuchsia background and is adorned with spring floral bouquets and stems, enriched with acanthus leaves and old gold moulded interlacing. Very beautiful presence. 565 x 460cm Technical characteristics: Needlework (tapestry technique) with woollen threads on a cotton foundation. Beautiful polychromy. Good general condition Bibliography : - The world tour of Andrew MIDDLETON's carpets pages 162, 163, 167 - Le Tapis de Enza MILANESI pages 192, 193