Important and original Aubusson-style rug in the taste of th - Lot 315

Important and original Aubusson-style rug in the taste of the 17th century Inspired by cartoons by Charles Lebrun 20th century Dimensions 364 x 270 cm Needlework Tapestry technique Wool yarn on cotton foundation. Good condition Ivory field decorated with scrolls of crenellated acanthus foliage in old gold and bronze twists with finely drawn stylized bird and fish heads framing a large black central medallion with a crown of stylized foliage and an original composition of stylized flowers and foliage framing a small floral crown. Double beige reserves and compartments with motifs reminiscent of the central field, in symmetry. Beautiful end frame forming a molded picture frame effect.