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Viennese Savonnerie Carpet

$4,800

£3,656.80

€4,173.28

CA$6,745.14

A$7,351.01

CHF 3,892.68

MX$88,293.39

NOK 49,282.16

SEK 45,310.10

DKK 31,169.75

About the Item

Under the direction of Pierre Dupont and Simon Lourdet carpet production commenced in France in the early 17th Century. In 1608, a workshop was set up in the Louvre, followed by the establishment of a larger facility in a former soap factory (the origin of the Savonnerie name) outside of Paris in 1627. All of the carpets produced here were wool pile carpets, mostly woven on cotton and jute foundation threads. Production flourished under the direction of Jean-Baptiste Colbert in the mid-17th Century, with all designs requiring the prior approval of an appointed painter from the Royal Academy. The first person to hold this position, Charles LeBrun, had previously painted the ceilings in the Grand Galerie of the Louvre. The weavings of this manufactory remained the property of the Crown during this period, and were considered to be amongst the grandest of French diplomatic gifts. These products were eventually offered for sale to the public at the end of the century in an attempt to raise capital. The designs were executed in conservative French floral patterns that evolved slowly over the centuries with later examples being more informal and lighter in color. Due to their popularity, Savonnerie carpets were later copied in both Spain and Austria in the 20th century. This example was woven in Vienna, 9' 9" x 6' 8".

Dimensions:
Width: 70 in (177.8 cm)Length: 117 in (297.18 cm)
Style:
Aubusson (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Jute,Wool,Hand-Knotted,Hand-Woven,Woven
Place of Origin:
Austria
Period:
1930-1939
Date of Manufacture:
1935
Condition:
Additions or alterations made to the original: The size of this carpet has been previously adjusted.
Seller Location:
Closter, NJ
Reference Number:
Seller: #17320A1stDibs: LU6342235005972

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