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The Versailles Bloom: A Vintage French Aubusson Masterpiece of Rococo Elegance
$13,999
£10,608.28
€12,224.82
CA$19,798.45
A$21,291.57
CHF 11,384.65
MX$256,770.32
NOK 143,966.63
SEK 131,172.14
DKK 91,346.50
About the Item
77645 Vintage French Aubusson Rug, 09'00 x 12'02. A paragon of French refinement and courtly grace, this handwoven wool vintage Aubusson rug captures the essence of 18th-century opulence, where art, architecture, and textile design coalesced into expressions of pure aristocratic splendor. Woven with the precision and elegance that made Aubusson the choice of royal salons and Parisian châteaux, this one-of-a-kind piece is more than a decorative textile—it is a living embodiment of French grandeur. Its soft, painterly composition recalls the intimacy of a Rococo fresco, where florals bloom as if brushed by light itself, and every curve feels orchestrated to perfection.
At its heart, an oval medallion unfolds like the centerpiece of a romantic still life—a lavish bouquet of roses, peonies, and tender buds rendered with lyrical delicacy. Surrounding this central flourish, scrolling acanthus leaves and garlanded vines sweep outward in rhythmic motion, framing the exclusive field with regal symmetry. Each flourish speaks to a mastery of proportion and color balance that has long defined the legacy of Aubusson ateliers. The harmony between design and ground feels almost musical, echoing the soft rustle of silk gowns and the gilded echoes of Versailles’ mirrored halls.
The outer borders are a triumph of classical ornamentation: rinceaux scrolls entwined with blossoming sprays, trompe-l’oeil flourishes, and cascading ribbons that seem to shimmer with movement. The craftsmanship is extraordinary—its weave fine and supple, its artistry sophisticated without ostentation. The effect is one of restrained luxury, where elegance is whispered rather than declared. This refined restraint, combined with the subtle interplay of light and shadow across the pile, grants the piece its timeless serenity—a quiet opulence meant not to dominate a room, but to crown it.
To own such a cherished treasure is to possess more than an artifact of French history—it is to inherit a piece of decorative art that once defined the language of refinement itself. Woven in the image of grace, this vintage Aubusson embodies the continuity between past and present, a statement of cultivated taste and enduring beauty. For collectors and aesthetes alike, this exquisite work of art remains a testament to the enduring prestige of handwoven artistry—an extraordinary masterpiece that speaks of heritage, craftsmanship, and the eternal allure of Parisian luxury.
Rendered in variegated shades of beige, rose, tan, champagne, pink, taupe, almond, dark pink, brown, ecru, light pink, camel, and sand with other accent colors.
Desirable Age Wear. Abrash.
Hand-woven wool.
Made in France.
Measures: 09'00 x 12'02.
- Dimensions:Width: 108 in (274.32 cm)Length: 146 in (370.84 cm)
- Style:Aubusson (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Woven
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1970-1979
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Desirable Age Wear. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 77645 Vintage French Aubusson Rug 09 00 x 12 021stDibs: LU942923944622
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