An original, antique watercolour design for a carpet.
From Nimes, France.
Created by Plaissier Freres.
Dating from the late 1800s.
Red, pink and white flowers on a buff coloured ground. The design is pasted onto a beige ground. Details of the design are written close to the top edge in pencil and ink.
Size of design: 42.5 x 17.8 cms or 17 x 7 inches.
Size of surround: 50 x 22.5 cms or 19 3/4 x 8 1/2 inches.
Condition: Very Good. The design itself is, but for some rubbing and small marks, fresh and clean. A repair have been made to a tear on the left hand edge from the reverse side.
