Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 9

Antique Aubusson Savonnerie Rug, Pink Floral Medallion - Rug Kilim

Price Upon Request
Price Upon Request
Price Upon Request
Price Upon Request
Price Upon Request
Price Upon Request
Price Upon Request
Price Upon Request
Price Upon Request
Price Upon Request

About the Item

This magnificent 12x14 rug, signed HAMOT, is an exceptional accession to Rug Kilim's European Collection. It is a prized Savonnerie pile carpet, woven in the Aubusson tradition (knotted-stitch technique) circa 1900. Its commanding presence and luxurious field of color, emblematic of high-end French decorative art, make this piece an extraordinary centerpiece. On the Design: This piece is a magnificent, woven poem to 18th-century elegance, defined by its extraordinary, saturated pink background. The core design is a complex study in symmetry, centered by a sophisticated floral medallion/vignette composed of classical acanthus leaves and scrolls. The structure and fluidity of the motifs strongly evoke the lightness and joie de vivre characteristic of the French 18th-century style. The entire design is a cascade of ornament, incorporating lavish motifs like floral festoons, bees, and gadroons. The strong, vibrant pink field is beautifully tempered by the secondary palette of soft gold, pale blue, and cream, lending the tapestry a painterly quality with nuanced shading. Furthermore, the luxurious knotted-stitch pile enhances the velvety texture of the surface, allowing light and shadow to play across the scrollwork, thus achieving a pronounced three-dimensional effect. This meticulous execution confirms the piece's status as a high-end work of decorative art. Condition: This antique Aubusson Savonnerie rug is in fair vintage condition, exhibiting significant color mellowing consistent with its age. The pile is generally low, with areas of wear, discoloration, and subtle imperfections evident throughout the field, all reflective of its long history.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 145 in (368.3 cm)Length: 165 in (419.1 cm)
  • Style:
    Aubusson (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Island City, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 358261stDibs: LU4551148125352

More From This Seller

View All
Antique Aubusson Rug in Yellow and Pink with Floral Medallion - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 7x10 antique Aubusson rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection—a masterpiece of the French Neoclassical flatweave style, handwoven in wool and be...
Category

Vintage 1910s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Floral Medallion - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating in France circa 1875-1900, this 12x14 Antique French Savonnerie rug in the Neoclassical style is a rare masterpiece from Rug & Kilim’s European r...
Category

Antique 1870s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Floral Medallion - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating in France circa 1850-1900, this 10x15 Antique French Savonnerie rug in the Neoclassical style is a rare masterpiece from Rug & Kilim’s European r...
Category

Antique 1850s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Aubusson Runner Rug in Gold with Floral Medallion Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 4x8 antique Aubusson runner rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection—a masterpiece of the French Neoclassical flatweave style and one of a rare p...
Category

Vintage 1910s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oversized Antique Aubusson Rug, Floral Medallion over Cream Tones - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 14x23 antique Aubusson rug in the and is a rare oversized curation from Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection—a gorgeous palace rug recapturing the Neoclassical style, handwoven...
Category

Vintage 1920s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oversized Antique Aubusson Flatweave Rug with Floral Medallion, from Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1890-1900, this 12x17 antique Aubusson flatweave is a rare oversized rug among French tapestry weaves. Its design features borders with vine scrolls and carto...
Category

Antique 1890s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

You May Also Like

1043 - Nice French Aubusson rug savonnerie
Located in Paris, FR
1043 - Beautiful Aubusson rug savonnerie with pretty patterns and colors and Savonnerie style, entirely knotted in wool velvet on a cotton background.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Midcentury Knotted Aubusson Savonnerie Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful knotted rug with a nice floral design of Louis XVI (Louis 16th) Savonnerie’s, beautiful colors with pink, blue, green and brown colors. Entirely knotted with Wool velvet on...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Rugs, French Savonnerie Carpet, Beige Floral Carpet Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
During the early seventeenth century, a weaver named Pierre DuPont travelled to the Levant. Upon his return, he claimed to have discovered the technique of creating Turkish rugs. Oriental rugs were extremely expensive during Bourbon times, and a French manufactory that could create the same type of rug would lower the price significantly. Henri VI of France–the reigning monarch at the time–took advantage of DuPont’s skills and established a workshop for him at the Louvre. In 1627, King Louis XIII founded a manufactory for DuPont and his apprentice, Simon Lourdes, on the site of a defunct soap factory in the sixteenth arrondissement (also known as Quai de Chaillot). The name “Savonnerie” was born from the French word “Savon” meaning “soap.” DuPont and Lourdes worked together, weaving rugs under a royal patent for the king and other nobles until they had a falling out and split up. Lourdes remained at the Chaillot location while DuPont went to his workshops in the Louvre, though both continued to make Savonnerie rugs. Antique rugs, French Savonnerie carpet, Beige Floral carpet...
Category

Antique 1870s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Carbon Fiber, Organic Material, Cotton

Antique Chinese Aubusson Floral Hooked Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
71006 Antique Chinese Aubusson Floral Hooked Rug, 02'00 X 02'11. Antique Chinese floral hooked rugs with Aubusson design are captivating decorative pieces that blend traditional Chinese artistry with the sophisticated elegance of the renowned French Aubusson style. Featuring intricate floral motifs such as bouquets, garlands, and medallions, these rugs combine traditional sensibility with detailed refinement. Crafted using a hooking technique that pulls loops of yarn through a durable base fabric, they boast a thick, plush texture with intricate designs. Often over a century old, genuine antique rugs display signs of wear that enhance their character and authenticity. Highly prized by collectors and interior designers for their beauty, craftsmanship, and cultural significance, these Chinese hooked rugs...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Aubusson Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Hand-Woven Pink Floral Wool Savonnerie Style Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
High quality rug made in Romania. This magnificent work of art features a French Savonnerie inspired design with a masterful coloration. 100% natural wool pile. Brand new.
Category

2010s Romanian Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Aubusson Savonnerie Rug, Art Deco
Located in Evanston, IL
Aubusson Savonnerie rugs are very accurate reproductions of absolute original French design produced from the 17th through 19th century in the fact...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool