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The Neoclassical Salon: A Chinese Aubusson Masterpiece of Rococo Elegance
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79476 Vintage Chinese Aubusson Rug, 11'05 x 17'09. This exceptional handwoven wool vintage Chinese Aubusson rug is a celebration of European courtly design, conceived as a woven echo of aristocratic salons and palace galleries. Its composition immediately evokes the grandeur of 18th-century French decorative arts, where rugs were designed not merely as furnishings but as architectural groundworks for refined living. Every element is carefully orchestrated to convey cultivated taste, discretion, and an air of inherited privilege—qualities long associated with elite continental interiors.
At the heart of the design, a radiant oval medallion unfolds like a ceremonial rosette, framed by garlands of delicately rendered florals. This central motif recalls ceiling medallions and formal parterre layouts, anchoring the rug with symmetry and visual authority. Surrounding panels unfold in measured layers, each bordered with ribboned swags, floral festoons, and scrolling accents that guide the eye inward, reinforcing a sense of balance, harmony, and intentional luxury.
The iconic borders are particularly rich, adorned with continuous floral chains that mirror the cultivated elegance of European garden design. Roses and blossoms are arranged with painterly softness rather than rigid repetition, lending the rug a lyrical, almost musical rhythm. The restrained palette—warm ivories, muted golds, blush tones, and soft greens—enhances the sense of refinement, allowing the ornamentation to feel luminous rather than overpowering.
Woven in wool by skilled Chinese artisans renowned for their precision and finish, this exquisite work of art represents a rare intersection of Western classical aesthetics and Eastern craftsmanship. It is a piece designed for collectors who appreciate historical gravitas and understated opulence—equally at home in a grand salon, a formal dining room, or an elegant gallery space. More than a decorative object, it is an extraordinary masterpiece that transforms interiors into expressions of cultivated luxury, permanence, and quiet prestige.
Abrash.
Handwoven wool.
Made in China.
Measures: 11'05 x 17'09.
Pile Height: 0.10 of an inch.
Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.
This rug reflects a refined blend of 18th-century French Rococo and early Neoclassical (Louis XVI) decorative traditions, interpreted through the Aubusson design language and executed by Chinese workshops. The softly scrolling floral garlands, ribboned swags, and romantic rose bouquets point directly to Rococo influence, favoring elegance, lightness, and ornamental grace over rigidity. At the same time, the strong axial symmetry, framed oval medallion, and architectural paneling introduce Louis XVI and Neoclassical order, where decoration becomes more disciplined and balanced. The overall composition also echoes the formal garden aesthetics of late Enlightenment Europe, evoking parterres and salon floors designed as controlled, idealized nature. Together, these influences position the rug squarely within the tradition of courtly French decorative arts, reimagined through the precision and polish of vintage Chinese Aubusson craftsmanship.
- Dimensions:Width: 137 in (347.98 cm)Length: 213 in (541.02 cm)
- Style:Aubusson (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Woven
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960-1969
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 79476 Vintage Chinese Aubusson Rug, 11 05 x 17 091stDibs: LU942948469532
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