306 E 61st St New York City, NY 10065 , United States Call Seller 212.586.5511

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1800s French Savonnerie Botanic, Red, Brown, Green Hand Knotted Wool Rug

$ 30,000
  • Description
    A late 19th-century French Savonnerie rug, the cinnamon field with an overall tile design formed by thick borders with blossoms at the intersections, with each compartment containing a lush garland-framed bouquet.

    The Savonnerie factory, located on the site of the present Musee d'Art Moderne, inherited its name from the soap-making factory it took over at the behest of Louis XIII. From 1660 until 1743 Savonnerie was a manufacture royale, carrying out commissions for French Savonnerie rugs and carpets specifically designed for the Royal Palaces. In the 1770's, the tapestry looms at Aubusson in the Creuze Valley near Limoges were converted to produce flat-woven rugs and carpets under royal warrant. No one knows precisely when European rugs weaving began in this area, but it is certain that tapestries were first woven there long before the Gothic era.
  • More Information
    Period: 19th Century
    Condition: Good.
    Creation Date: 1800
    Styles / Movements: Traditional
    Dealer Reference #: BB4272
    Incollect Reference #: 536362
  • Dimensions
    W. 102 in; H. 120 in;
    W. 259.08 cm; H. 304.8 cm;
Message from Seller:

Founded in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau is a legendary New York City rug emporium, renowned for its selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary pieces. Now owned by Nader Bolour, the gallery continues its tradition of offering exceptional designs while also creating custom rugs that reinvent traditional textures and styles. | nader@dlbrugs.com | 212.586.5511

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