Vintage Chinese Aubusson Rug, 11'08 X 15'05

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79480 Vintage Chinese Aubusson Rug, 11'08 x 15'05.

The Rosewood Salon: A Vintage Chinese Aubusson Masterpiece of Louis XV Elegance

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The Rosewood Salon: A Vintage Chinese Aubusson Masterpiece of Louis XV Elegance

This exceptional handwoven wool vintage Chinese Aubusson rug unfolds like a private salon preserved in silk-lined memory—an object conceived not merely for the floor, but for a life of cultivated beauty. The composition is anchored by an ornate central cartouche, delicately scalloped and crowned with a bouquet of roses in full bloom, floating within a luminous field of warm parchment gold. This exquisite work of art evokes the refined hush of 18th-century French interiors, where elegance was measured in restraint, balance, and quiet luxury.

The design language is unmistakably aristocratic. Softly scrolling acanthus leaves, ribboned florals, and garlanded sprays drift effortlessly across the surface, arranged with disciplined symmetry rather than excess. Each rose—rendered in blush, ivory, and muted crimson—feels intentional, as though placed by a court decorator rather than a weaver. The surrounding negative space is as important as the ornament itself, allowing the eye to rest and reinforcing the rug’s air of composure and privilege.

A bold architectural border frames the composition with stately confidence. Bands of crimson and antique gold articulate the perimeter, punctuated by floral medallions and classical scrollwork that recall the paneling of Parisian hôtels particuliers. This interplay between structure and softness is the hallmark of true Aubusson tradition—decorative, yet intellectual; ornamental, yet controlled. It is a rug that understands proportion, ceremony, and visual hierarchy.

Woven in China during the golden age of Aubusson revival, this extraordinary masterpiece reflects a rare moment when Eastern ateliers mastered Western court aesthetics with extraordinary fluency. Created for collectors, decorators, and grand interiors, it carries the aura of legacy rather than trend. Placed in a formal living room, gallery-like dining space, or refined bedroom, it transforms the environment into something rarer still—a setting defined by taste, heritage, and unmistakable status.

Abrash.
Handwoven wool.
Made in China.
Measures: 11'08 x 15'05.
Pile Height: 0.10 of an inch.
Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.

This rug reflects a sophisticated fusion of Rococo, Louis XV, early Louis XVI, and Neoclassical design traditions, expressed through the classic Aubusson decorative language. Its softly scrolling acanthus leaves, romantic rose bouquets, and fluid floral movement anchor it in Rococo elegance, emphasizing ornament, lightness, and sensual beauty. The refined palette and curvilinear cartouches align closely with Louis XV taste, while the balanced symmetry and structured medallion reveal a transition toward early Louis XVI Neoclassicism and Enlightenment ideals of order and proportion. The repeating floral motifs further evoke a formal European garden aesthetic, where nature is idealized and disciplined, giving the rug the character of a woven aristocratic garden—graceful, cultivated, and timeless. See less