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The Belle Époque Bloom: An Exquisite Antique French Aubusson of Refined Elegance
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79292 Antique French Aubusson Rug, 12'02 x 16'08. Emanating refined elegance and romantic allure, this handwoven wool antique French Aubusson rug is a masterwork of early 20th century artistry. It exemplifies the French tradition of grandeur and sophistication, woven with a finesse that few textiles in history can rival. Its airy ground provides the perfect canvas for pastel botanical motifs, where delicate sprays of roses, forget-me-nots, and peonies intertwine with acanthus leaves and ribbon swags. The central oval cartouche, encircled by a ribbon-laced frame, draws the eye inward with a bouquet of blossoms rendered in soft celadon greens, cornflower blues, and honeyed golds. This painterly composition evokes both palatial ceilings and garden romance, bringing to life the neoclassical sensibilities of France’s elite decorative arts.
The border, adorned with bow-knots and floral garlands, further enhances the tapestry-like delicacy of the piece, echoing motifs once found in aristocratic salons and royal residences. Each element has been thoughtfully placed, harmonizing botanical grace with symmetry, creating a sense of restrained opulence. The color palette—light, elegant, and understated—distinguishes this Aubusson from its earlier, darker counterparts, reflecting the refined tastes of the Belle Époque and Edwardian eras. To own such a rug was to possess not merely a decorative furnishing, but a mark of cultivated prestige and status, as Aubussons were reserved for the salons and dining rooms of Europe’s most discerning patrons.
Today, its rarity makes it even more precious. Surviving examples of this size, refinement, and condition are exceedingly scarce, as the Aubusson workshops ceased large-scale production over a century ago. This exquisite work of art carries with it the symbolic weight of history, embodying the grace and refinement of a bygone age. A collector’s treasure and a connoisseur’s delight, it is more than a floor covering—it is a fragment of French cultural heritage, an heirloom of quiet grandeur, and a singular opportunity to acquire a textile of unrivaled beauty and distinction.
Abrash.
Handwoven wool.
Made in France.
Measures: 12'02 x 16'08.
Pile Height: 0.07 of an inch.
Date: 1920's. Early 20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 146 in (370.84 cm)Length: 200 in (508 cm)
- Style:Aubusson (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Woven
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1920-1929
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 78082 Vintage French Aubusson Rug 09 10 x 14 041stDibs: LU942946944662
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