Antique French Needlepoint Square Floral Carpet
$18,800.00
| Stock number | 18985 |
| Size | 9 ft 6 in x 10 ft 6 in (2.90 m x 3.20 m) |
| Origin | France |
| Age | Circa 1880 |
| Style | Needlepoint |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Needlework / Textiles |
| Colors | Multicolor Jewel Tones |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
This magnificent late nineteenth-century French needlepoint carpet is a rare and prestigious example of "Le Goût Français," representing the height of Parisian decorative elegance. Historically, needlepoint (or point de Beauvais) carpets were favored by the European aristocracy as a more delicate, artistic alternative to heavy hand knotted-pile rugs. This specific specimen is distinguished by its highly coveted square format, a shape that offers exceptional architectural versatility for formal salons or high-status reception rooms where traditional rectangular proportions might feel too conventional. The composition is a virtuoso display of the "Grand Floral" style, rooted in the traditions of the Savonnerie and Aubusson workshops.