Antique Savonnerie Carpet, France, Late 19th Century Fortuny Spanish School

Spanish School

likely Palais Royale

Has an old Christie’s label dating piece 1783-1790

125" Diameter 9

having piercings and other decoration

Antique Savonnerie Carpet, France, Late 19th Century Fortuny Spanish SchoolA lovely antique Savonnerie Carpet, France, Late 19th Century. Excellent pile. This superb antique Savonnerie carpet features floral guardbands reminiscent of decorative woodwork that create a frame for the formal borders and central medallion. Reflecting of the luxurious detail that embellish palatial ceilings, featuring a rich variety of botanical motifs, including floral garlands set over a chain of lilies and sprawling acanthus leaf scrolls shaded