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Antique Wool Handmade Floral Golden-Brown French Savonnerie Rug

About the Item

This antique, circa 1900, French Savonnerie rug has a golden-brown field with a central eau-de-nil roundel containing a shaded ivory and red interlocking acanthus leaf vine, an outer soft green laurel-leaf band with a pairs of leafy sprays issuing from each side with garlands of polychrome flowers, in a cusped caramel-brown framed border with scrolling polychrome acanthus leaves in each with a trumpet shape issuing a flower bouquet at each corner, at the sides a pair of shaded pink curves acanthus leaves enclosed within a pair of joined blue acanthus leaves issuing flowering sprays, at each end a shell motif surrounded by curved and joined acanthus leaves, a quiver and a lighted torch perched above tied with a ribbon, in a narrow outer eau-de-nil frame with spaced flowerheads a similar flowerhead in each corner with a supporting acanthus leaves, plain outer eau-de-nil stripe. French Savonnerie rugs are luxurious handwoven carpets that originated in the 17th century, commissioned for royal palaces and aristocratic residences. Known for their elaborate floral motifs, rich colors, and intricate scrollwork, these rugs were influenced by Baroque and Rococo artistic styles. Crafted from fine wool, Savonnerie rugs showcase exceptional craftsmanship, often featuring central medallions, ornate borders, and a sense of grandeur that reflects their royal heritage.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 155 in (393.7 cm)Length: 199 in (505.46 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Original coloration.
  • Seller Location:
    West Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 232731stDibs: LU1518244562082

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