PAUL FOLLOT (French, 1877-1941) rare art deco floral rug, c. 1930, woven in typical pastel shades, signed in the weave 'PAUL FOLLOT', 300 x 206cmsProvenance: private collection South Wales Auctioneer's Note: Cf. Christies lot 32, 3.11.15 for a circular rug similarly signed. Paul Follot was one of a just a few Art Nouveau designers who made the transition to Art Deco. He was a French interior decorator, as well as a designer of furniture, silver, ceramics, wallpaper and textiles. His first designs were inspired by the Neo-Gothic school. At the beginning of the 20th Century, Follot co-founded “L’Art dans Tout”, a little known group of artists who fought fiercely for the French crafts tradition. His designs ranged from distinctly traditional to high Art Deco, and always exhibit a high level of craftsmanship in both construction and decoration. Other top French designers who were commissioned to produce rugs in this period, include Jacques-Emile-Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu and the firm of Sue et Mare.Comments: moderate fading, some moth damage, some glued repairs to borders visible verso
PAUL FOLLOT (French, 1877-1941) rare art deco floral rug, c. 1930, woven in typical pastel shades, signed in the weave 'PAUL FOLLOT', 300 x 206cmsProvenance: private collection South Wales Auctioneer's Note: Cf. Christies lot 32, 3.11.15 for a circular rug similarly signed. Paul Follot was one of a just a few Art Nouveau designers who made the transition to Art Deco. He was a French interior decorator, as well as a designer of furniture, silver, ceramics, wallpaper and textiles. His first designs were inspired by the Neo-Gothic school. At the beginning of the 20th Century, Follot co-founded “L’Art dans Tout”, a little known group of artists who fought fiercely for the French crafts tradition. His designs ranged from distinctly traditional to high Art Deco, and always exhibit a high level of craftsmanship in both construction and decoration. Other top French designers who were commissioned to produce rugs in this period, include Jacques-Emile-Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu and the firm of Sue et Mare.Comments: moderate fading, some moth damage, some glued repairs to borders visible verso
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