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The Salon des Fleurs: A Vintage Chinese Aubusson Needlepoint of Gilded Romance
$525
£392.02
€451.55
CA$732.61
A$774.56
CHF 416.23
MX$9,302.60
NOK 5,211.91
SEK 4,769.29
DKK 3,372.10
About the Item
79493 Vintage Chinese Aubusson Needlepoint Rug, 03'01 x 05'01. This vintage Chinese Aubusson needlepoint rug is a poetic homage to European salon culture, reinterpreted through the meticulous handwork of Chinese ateliers renowned for their technical finesse. Created for refined interiors rather than utilitarian spaces, this piece evokes the cultivated intimacy of 18th- and 19th-century drawing rooms—where art, conversation, and beauty converged. It is not merely decorative, but experiential: a textile tableau designed to enchant the eye and reward close study.
The composition unfolds as a masterful trompe-l’œil arrangement of overlapping cartouches—ovals, octagons, and rectangles—each framing delicately rendered floral bouquets. Roses, peonies, and garden blossoms appear as if mounted within gilded frames, their painterly shading and botanical realism recalling classical still-life paintings. The illusion of depth and layered perspective gives the rug a gallery-like presence, transforming the floor into a curated exhibition of floral studies.
A soft ivory ground provides an elegant stage for sage greens, blush pinks, muted golds, and gentle burgundies, while the restrained outer border grounds the composition with tailored sophistication. The needlepoint technique allows for exceptional detail and tonal nuance, lending the florals a refined softness that feels closer to silk embroidery than conventional pile weaving. Every element is intentional—balanced, harmonious, and quietly opulent.
Rare and inherently decorative, this exquisite work of art belongs in interiors that value artistry over excess—Parisian-inspired apartments, English country homes, or layered contemporary spaces that thrive on contrast and narrative. It speaks to collectors who appreciate historic European design filtered through Asian craftsmanship, offering a singular blend of cultural dialogue and timeless romance. This is an extraordinary masterpiece chosen not to fill a room, but to define it.
Abrash.
Handcrafted wool.
Made in China.
Measures: 03'01 x 05'01.
Pile Height: 0.14 of an inch.
Date: 1980's. Late 20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 37 in (93.98 cm)Length: 61 in (154.94 cm)
- Style:Romantic (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1980-1989
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 79493 Vintage Chinese Aubusson Needlepoint Rug, 03 01 x 05 011stDibs: LU942948434922
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