by David Sorgato
The Carpets and Antique Textiles Department achieved the significant result of 264,926 euro in its sole auction last year. It was directed by David Sorgato – well-known expert and scholar of carpets and textiles – and achieved a figure of 41% of lots sold and 102.8% of lots sold in terms of value. The top lot was an important Flemish tapestry, the Feuilles de Choux by Grammont dated to 1550-1600 and selling for 74,400 euro. Much interest was aroused by a rare Chinese footplate carpet made in Beijing in around 1900 and hailing from the Imperial Palace. It had been destined for the room called “Supreme Harmony” – as indicated in an inscription – and was sold for 39,680 euro.