Antique Aubusson French Large Wool Flat Weave Coral Rug
| Stock number | 26166 |
| Size | 13 ft 8 in x 18 ft (4.17 m x 5.49 m) |
| Origin | France |
| Age | Circa 1850 |
| Style | Aubusson |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Flat Weave |
| Colors | Coral / Salmon / Pink |
| Pattern | Floral, Medallion |
Antique Aubusson French Large Wool Flat Weave Coral Rug, Country of Origin: France, Circa Date: 1850s. This magnificent example of 19th-century French weaving represents the pinnacle of European textile artistry. Its flat-woven structure and intricate design are characteristic of the finest antique rugs produced for aristocratic homes during the mid-Victorian period. The impressive scale of this piece classifies it as a large oversized rug, designed specifically to anchor a grand salon or formal receiving room. The composition is highly symmetrical, centered around an elaborate floral medallion bursting with roses and delicate foliage, framed by sweeping rococo scrolls rendered in rich gold and terracotta tones. Woven entirely in wool, the palette is sophisticated, utilizing contrasting fields of cream and deep coral, highlighted by subtle touches of pale blue within the cartouches.