Antique Aubusson French Floral, Medallion Flat Weave Rug
| Stock number | 24146 |
| Size | 11 ft x 13 ft 7 in (3.35 m x 4.14 m) |
| Origin | France |
| Age | Circa 1870 |
| Style | Aubusson |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Flat Weave |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Floral, Medallion |
Antique Aubusson French Floral, Medallion Flat Weave Rug, Circa Date: 1870s. This exquisite French textile embodies the refined elegance of the late Second Empire period. Woven in the famed Aubusson workshops, known for their masterful tapestry and flat-weave production, this piece showcases the delicate, painterly quality characteristic of the era's finest antique rugs. The design centers on a gracefully elongated medallion, densely packed with lush garlands of roses, peonies, and foliage rendered in muted shades of mauve, sage, and dusty rose. This central bouquet is set against a field of shimmering taupe and framed by intricate Rococo-inspired scrollwork that defines the perimeter. The sophisticated palette relies heavily on soft contrast, utilizing a rich, earthy brown border to anchor the expansive field of ivory and cream.