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The Gilded Louis XV Jardin: A Chinese Aubusson Masterpiece of Rococo Elegance
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79474 Vintage Chinese Aubusson Rug, 14'06 x 25'11. This exceptional handwoven wool vintage Chinese Aubusson rug unfolds like a ceremonial salon floor from an aristocratic European residence, conceived on a grand, architectural scale. Its elongated proportions and commanding presence immediately signal prestige, recalling the monumental carpets commissioned for palace galleries, formal reception halls, and state apartments. The softly glowing ground acts as a luminous stage upon which an exquisitely orchestrated composition of florals, scrollwork, and cartouches performs with refined restraint. Every element feels deliberate, cultivated, and unmistakably elite—an object created not merely to furnish a space, but to define it.
At the heart of the composition, an elegant central medallion anchors the design, framed by delicately layered surrounds in pale blues, soft golds, and blush-inflected florals. These hues are handled with remarkable finesse, creating depth without visual heaviness. The floral sprays appear almost suspended in air, their painterly movement lending this extraordinary masterwork a sense of lyric grace rather than rigid symmetry. This balance between fluid ornament and architectural clarity reflects the highest traditions of Aubusson-inspired design, where decoration was meant to enchant without overwhelming.
The iconic borders are particularly rich, unfolding in rhythmic sequences of scrolling acanthus leaves, flowering garlands, and refined cartouches that echo the decorative language of European court interiors. The interplay of pastel blues with warm, honeyed neutrals introduces a quiet opulence—subtle yet unmistakable—evoking gilded boiserie, frescoed ceilings, and formal gardens viewed through tall salon windows. The pattern reads as a continuous visual procession, guiding the eye with measured elegance and reinforcing the rug’s stately, ceremonial character.
Woven with precision in wool by skilled Chinese ateliers, this exquisite work of art represents a rare convergence of European decorative heritage and Asian technical mastery. It carries the aura of an heirloom—timeless, cultivated, and deeply refined—suited for collectors and interiors that value historical depth and understated grandeur. Whether placed in a grand living room, gallery-like hallway, or formal dining space, this Aubusson masterpiece offers more than beauty; it offers lineage, presence, and the quiet authority of true luxury.
Abrash.
Handwoven wool.
Made in China.
Measures: 14'06 x 25'11.
Pile Height: 0.09 of an inch.
Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.
This handwoven vintage Chinese Aubusson rug reflects a refined continuum of European decorative traditions, blending 18th-century French Rococo (Louis XV) elegance with the measured restraint of Louis XVI Neoclassicism, all reinterpreted through the romantic lens of the Belle Époque revival. The flowing asymmetry, scrolling acanthus leaves, ornate cartouches, and abundant floral garlands derive from Rococo ideals that favored movement, softness, and ornamental richness, while the disciplined symmetry, architectural framing, and balanced medallion layout signal a Neoclassical return to order and proportion. The softly luminous palette, painterly floral naturalism, and cultivated grace echo Belle Époque sensibilities, a period that idealized earlier French styles and infused them with optimism, refinement, and salon-ready luxury. Executed with the precision and technical finesse of 20th-century Chinese Aubusson workshops, this masterwork bridges Rococo exuberance, Neoclassical clarity, and Belle Époque romanticism, resulting in a timeless, aristocratic composition suited to interiors that prize historical depth, classical European prestige, and enduring decorative sophistication.
- Dimensions:Width: 174 in (441.96 cm)Length: 311 in (789.94 cm)
- Style:Aubusson (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Woven
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- Date of Manufacture:1960-1969
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 79474 Vintage Chinese Aubusson Rug, 14 06 x 25 111stDibs: LU942948472772
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