AUBUSSON RESTORATION RUG, MID-20th CENTURY The central field decorated with a large central medallion and four spandrels of flowering vase and a sowing of brown motifs with six petals alternating with cruciform motifs on a straw yellow background, the border with light brown background decorated with floral motifs in dominant red and sky blue Dimensions: 558 x 482 cm (219 ¾ x 189 ¾ in.) A large Restauration style Aubusson carpet, mid-20th century *Information for buyers : The auction of the lot is inclusive of VAT. The VAT, at the current rate of 20%, is included in the auction price. This VAT is recoverable for the French professional. It is refundable for a buyer outside the EU on presentation of proof of export from the EU or for a professional buyer who can prove an intra-Community VAT number and a document proving delivery in the Member State. *Information to the buyers: This lot is sold VAT included. The VAT can be refunded to any European registered company in car business which acquired it at auction, providing it holds a VAT European registration number and it can prove the lot has been transported to his country of residence. The VAT will be refunded to any buyer residing outside the EU, providing he can give evidence of this exportation, such as export papers duly signed and cleared by the French customs or from any other country member of the EU.