Artistic Antique Geometric French Aubusson Square Flat Weave Rug
$30,000.00
| Stock number | 21087 |
| Size | 6 ft 6 in x 6 ft 9 in (1.98 m x 2.06 m) |
| Origin | France |
| Age | Circa 1830 |
| Style | Aubusson |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique Aubusson Wool Rug, Country of Origin: France, Circa Date: 1830s. This exceptional example of Aubusson rugs showcases the technical mastery achieved in the historic workshops of French rugs during the Restoration period. This Square format piece features a palette carefully restrained, utilizing soft terracotta, ochre, and muted sage against a deep, warm brown ground. Departing from the typical neoclassical open field, this piece employs a highly structured, repeating lattice that creates a captivating allover design. Each interlocking quatrefoil motif is intricately detailed with stylized palmettes and scrolling vine elements, lending the composition a sense of architectural formality and depth. Woven to a generous scale, this piece functions perfectly as a room size rug, anchoring a formal drawing room or library with its substantial presence.