Palatial antique French needlepoint carpet, 19th c., the field composed of panels containing octagonal medallions enclosing naturalistic sprays and urns of flowers, within a brown border of meandering floral vines, monogram cipher to center medallion, approx. 21'9' x 13'

Provenance: A Private Collection: 700 Park Avenue, NYC

Notes/Literature: For similar carpet see: The Duke & Duchess of Windsor, Sotheby's New York, September 15, 1997, lot 1322

Fair, edge wear with exposed warp and loose threads, light even fading, minor spots of color bleeding **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.