Belle Epoque Era Savonnerie Carpet

This wonderful 19th Century example features a subtle, understated palette, with muted champagne, plum, and coral tones over a dusky pink ground, and sage green accents in the detailing. The composition employs a central lozenge, framed by a wide, decorative border, all adorned with delicate scrolling motifs, and repeated bands of peach and white roses; in the ‘language of flowers’ – that is, the symbolic meanings associated with different coloured roses according to the rules of 19th Century courtship – a combination which evokes love, joy, and grace.

A beautiful early piece, and a rare find given its age and large format, this carpet is retained in good condition for everyday use, with healthy pile throughout  – though with some older restoration, finished to a high standard – possessing a refined elegance to suit a tasteful interior.

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