Antique French Modernist Carpet in the Néo-Classique Style
N°
03099
Period
Circa 1935
Origin
France
Status
Available
Size
392 cm x 28212'10" x 9'3"
Materials
Wool
French decorative arts of the 1930s stand out for their more restrained design palette, especially when compared to the vibrant floral patterns of the Art Deco period. Artists from the Société des Artistes Decorateurs (S.A.D.) and the Union Des Artistes Modernes (U.A.M.), including André Arbus, Paul Leleu, and Jacques Quinet, pioneered the Néo-Classique style—a modern interpretation of neoclassical forms, simplified to their essential elements.
This example typifies the genre, featuring architectural volutes that form both the frame and the central motif, rendered in gold on a pale lavender background. It is a highly refined carpet that epitomizes the quintessential elegance of French Modernism.