310. A French Aubusson Carpet, Early 19th Century (20.3 x 14.7 ft)

The central field woven with two concentric ovals made up of roses and leaves, centered by a large rose bouquet, with two rose bouquets on either end of the outer oval on a lattice ground, all inside a border of roses, each corner with a cartouche centered by a rose bouquet, and bordered by roses, ribbons, and "C" scroll leaves, in shades of green, brown, tan, magenta, light pink, and taupe. Wool with canvas backing.

20,000/30,000     

Condition: very good, some worn stitching, splitting at some seams, a few small tears.