Important Aubusson carpet, France around 1970 Short rug, tapestry technique, needlework with wool yarns on a cotton foundation. Decoration reminiscent of the XVIIIth century carpets Beige field decorated with bunches of flowers and polychrome stylized foliage surrounded by strands and compositions of stylized cruciform foliage ivory and old gold Original border with scrolls of pink curtains on a parma and beige background. 356 x 352 cm (Slight small stains) Good condition

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