A NEEDLEWORK CARPET ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE WORKSHOP OF PONTREMOLI, EARLY 20TH CENTURY All over floral design worked in gros-point with details in petit-point, unsignedapproximately 308 x 223cm From the London property of a former Australian Prime Minister. Purchased from Farnham Antique Carpets in 2015; English Pontremoli carpet, circa 1925. Jacques Mereno Pontremoli (1886-1952) had emigrated from Turkey to London in 1910. Establishing a business as an importer and dealer in carpets and tapestries he pioneered a revival in the English needlework tradition of handmade rugs and carpets. For these he drew not only on traditional Persian designs but a lighter, floral themed range that appealed to the mid-war modernist sensibilities. For these he employed the Royal College of Art artist and designer William S. Haines whose designs drew heavily on 16th and 17th century design and were executed in watercolour- before being translated into weave.Has had insect damage throughout- clearly visible loss to pile in areas with exposed warp and weft underlying structure.Vertical running stitch line to centre of warp field- looks too imprecise to simply be union of two panels and indicates remedial repairsWill require thorough remedial restoration, reweaving and cleaning before placing into a domestic interior.Please see additional images for visual references to condition which forms part of this condition report.All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items.We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of descriptionAll lots are offered for sale as viewed and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.