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Magnificent Antique French Savonnerie Oval
1.5' x 2'
46cm x 61cm
Circa 1920
"A delightful antique French Savonnerie in a rare oval format, showcasing graceful floral motifs and timeless decorative charm."-DCR
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Description:
This hand knotted Savonnerie Rug by Designers Choice Rugs is a truly striking piece. With its intricate weaving, amazing use of color, this rug portrays true magnificence.
The creation of this rug involves many processes, including spinning, weaving, washing, trimming, and finishing, all of which requires skilled weavers.
Known for it's intricacy and unique quality, this one of a kind rug displays a true magnificence.
Perfect for traffic area as well as a decorative piece!
Size |
1.5' x 2' 46cm x 61cm |
Serial ID # |
70566K |
Design |
French Savonnerie Oval |
Metric Size |
46cm x 61cm |
Age |
1920 |
Category |
French |
Pattern |
Savonnerie |
Material |
100% Hand knotted wool |
Foundation Material |
Cotton |
Color |
Ivory, Green, Rose, Pink, Rust, Red
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Quality |
Excellent |
Condition |
Great Condition, Medium Pile, Minor Low Areas |
Retail Price |
$4,875 |
Our Price |
Please check our listing for discounted price |
History
The Savonnerie manufactory was the most prestigious European manufactory of knotted-pile carpets in the 17th century, enjoying its greatest period c. 1650–1685; the cachet of its name is casually applied to many knotted-pile carpets made at other centers. These carpets were made only for crown rulers and elite noblemen.
The manufactory had its immediate origins in a carpet manufactory established in a former soap factory (French savon) on the Quai de Chaillot downstream of Paris in 1615 by Pierre DuPont, who was returning from the Levant. Under a patent (privilège) of eighteen years, a monopoly was granted by Louis XIII in 1627 to DuPont and his former apprentice Simon Lourdet, makers of carpets façon de Turquie ("in the manner of Turkey"). Until 1768, the products of the manufactory remained exclusively the property of the Crown, and Savonnerie carpets were among the grandest of French diplomatic gifts.
The carpets were made of wool with some silk in the small details, knotted using the Ghiordes knot, at about ninety knots to the square inch. Some early carpets broadly imitate Persian models, but the Savonnerie style soon settled into more purely French designs, architectural or armorial framed medallions, densely massed flowers in bouquets or leafy rinceaux against rich, deep blue, black or deep brown grounds, within multiple borders.
"A Louis XV Savonnerie carpet surpassed an estimate of $2 million to $4 million, selling for $4.4 million, as part of Christie’s New York’s November 2, 2000, sale “Magnificent French Furniture."
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We are proud to be an established 5th Generation Family Business. Our ancestors have been known for being reputable entrepreneurs throughout the world in places like Europe, Asia, and the United States. We’ve had expertise in the Rug Industry in the USA for more than 40 years.
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