Carpet from AUBUSSON (France), Napoleon III period... Lot 23

Carpet from AUBUSSON (France), Napoleon III period A rectangular purple field with alcoves, covered with volutes of floral scrolls supports a large moulded polylobed ivory medallion decorated with a braid of flowers and a polychrome country bouquet. Delicate floral and leafy stems run all around the medallion. The border is a moulded figurative ivory, cream and chestnut frame, adorned with floral compositions and angular openwork with acanthus leaves and wildflowers. Magnificent ensemble of great distinction. 640 x 595cm 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