CARPETS - TIBET (1900-1930) Thick woollen carpet woven and hand-knotted in Tibet, beautifully decorated with a dragon chasing the flaming pearl, surrounded by rolling clouds and Lishui (beautiful primordial waters) from which the three sacred peaks emerge. The dragon is the guardian of sacred values, pursuing the luminous pearl, a symbol of happiness, abundance, wisdom and knowledge for those who possess it. Good condition. Size: 170 x 92 cm. Provenance: Sandro VOLTA Collection (1900-1986) and descendants. Sandro Volta was a writer, journalist and art collector. He wrote the preface to the "Manifesto of Dadaism" by his friend Tristan Tzara. Part of his collection was sold by Maître Rheims at Hôtel Drouot on 16 and 17 May 1957. He was a correspondent for the newspaper LA STAMPA from 1925 to 1932, in China and Tibet. High resolution photos: https://bit.ly/hdv-lausanne Exhibition: LA SALLE 20 rue DROUOT 75009 PARIS Thursday 15 May 10 am - 6 pm and Friday 16 May 10 am - 5 pm Live sale behind closed doors 1004 LAUSANNE - SWITZERLAND : Saturday 17 May 2 pm Delivery of lots without transport costs: LA SALLE 20 rue DROUOT 75009 PARIS Monday 2 June and Tuesday 3 June 10 am - 6 pm Or shipment from FRANCE at the buyer's expense by the carrier of his choice.