Lot 484 Dα

The Cologne City Hall Carpets
A Louis XV style savonnerie

Wool. With a central strapwork and foliage medallion in a quatrefoil garland surround framed by four curved foliate tendrils. To the angles faux-bronze rocaille cartouche motifs adorned with polychrome flowers. The border designed as a naturalistic laurel wreath. Woven mark "H". A tear to the lower right corner, minor unobtrusive losses, older repairs, soiling. 805 cm x 794 cm.
Late 19th / early 20th C.