Lot 273

Aubusson Carpet

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Continental, early 19th century, composed of six floral wreathes enclosing floral sprays and elongated foliate designs on salmon field, floral border, later backing, 10 ft. 9 in. x 9 ft. 10 in.; Provenance: Parke Bernet Galleries, Inc. New York, Sale No. 3005, March 14, 1970, purchased for $2,000 (accompanied by original invoice); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia

Condition

extensive fading especially to salmon ground, large repair on border near corner, areas of reweaving and smaller repairs, losses to weft especially on borders
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