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A Louis XVI Aubusson Pile Carpet
Estimate: $7,000-$9,000
Sold
$52,500
Live Auction
European Furniture and Decorative Arts
Location
Chicago
Description
A Louis XVI Aubusson Pile Carpet
Late 18th Century
15 feet 11 inches x 10 feet 9 inches.
Property from the American University Museum, Washington, D.C.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Condition
Overall sturdy, complete, and ready to place condition. Attractive appearance but would benefit from cleaning. Old small repairs and some rewoven areas scattered throughout as is normal for age. A three inch patch near one side of the border. An area of small pinpoint size losses of pile, which might be old moth wear (not active moth). One corner with hand sewn repairs and yarns visible on the back. One long edge with some fraying. Colors bright and well preserved. Negligible staining and uneven color in some fields. Additional images are available upon request.
Provenance
Provenance:Collection of William A. Clark (American, 1839-1925)Corcoran Gallery of Art (acquired in 1928)