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A Neoclassical Reverie: Vintage Chinese Aubusson Masterpiece of Rococo Elegance
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79479 Vintage Chinese Aubusson Rug, 08'11 x 12'05. This handwoven wool vintage Chinese Aubusson rug is a poetic homage to the grandeur of European courtly taste, translated through the refined hand of master Chinese weavers. From the first glance, this exquisite work of art exudes aristocratic calm—an intentional harmony of movement, balance, and ornament designed not merely to decorate a space, but to elevate it. Such pieces were conceived for interiors of distinction, where beauty served as a language of status, culture, and cultivated restraint.
The exceptional field unfolds in a symphony of scrolling acanthus leaves and blossoming floral sprays, their rhythmic curves arranged in a perfectly measured symmetry. These iconic motifs echo the ornamental elegance of 18th-century French decorative arts, where fluidity replaced rigidity and decoration became an art of seduction rather than dominance. The soft gold ground acts as a luminous canvas, allowing pastel blues, blush roses, and warm terracotta to float effortlessly across the surface, creating a sense of depth without visual weight.
Framing the composition, a refined border punctuated by repeating oval cartouches lends architectural definition, anchoring the otherwise lyrical interior. This contrast—ornamental freedom held within disciplined structure—is the hallmark of Aubusson design at its most sophisticated. Every curve feels intentional, every flourish controlled, reflecting a world where taste was governed by intellect as much as emotion.
More than a rug, this extraordinary masterpiece reads as a woven expression of cultivated luxury—ideal for interiors that value provenance, artistry, and quiet opulence. It speaks to collectors and designers who understand that true prestige is never loud, but unmistakable. Placed within a grand salon, refined bedroom, or curated gallery space, it becomes an heirloom of elegance, carrying forward the timeless dialogue between European refinement and Chinese craftsmanship.
Abrash.
Handwoven wool.
Made in China.
Measures: 08'11 x 12'05.
Pile Height: 0.08 of an inch.
Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.
This Chinese Aubusson rug reflects a refined synthesis of Rococo elegance and early Neoclassical discipline, rooted in the decorative language of 18th-century France. The softly curling acanthus scrolls, fluid floral garlands, and pastel-inflected palette speak directly to Rococo’s emphasis on ornament, movement, and lyrical beauty, while the measured symmetry, repeating cartouche border, and balanced field composition introduce the emerging order of Louis XV transitioning into Louis XVI taste. The design evokes formal European garden aesthetics—cultivated, idealized, and intentional—where nature is stylized rather than wild, aligning with Enlightenment ideals of harmony and control. Together, these influences create a piece that feels both romantic and composed, embodying the quiet grandeur and cultivated luxury associated with aristocratic interiors of the late 18th century.
- Dimensions:Width: 107 in (271.78 cm)Length: 149 in (378.46 cm)
- Style:Aubusson (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960-1969
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 79479 Vintage Chinese Aubusson Rug, 08 11 x 12 051stDibs: LU942948453002
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