Magnum Opus | Act IV: Ornament & Texture

Magnum Opus | Act IV: Ornament & Texture

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A Louis XVI Aubusson Carpet, Circa 1780

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25,000 - 35,000 USD

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A Louis XVI Aubusson Carpet, Circa 1780


the central rosette cartouche surrounded by floral sprays and acanthus scrolls in pink, yellow, blue and green on a cream ground, within borders of floral sprays and acanthus on blue and pale yellow grounds


Approximately 15 ft. 2 in. by 14 ft. x 10 in.

462 x 452 cm

Sotheby's Paris, 16 December 2004, lot 229;

Collection Hubert Guerrand-Hermès, Paris;

Sotheby's Paris, 14 December 2023, lot 138;

Where acquired by the present collector.

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