Large Square Antique French Aubusson, circa 1890 19'7 x 20'9

The central ivory medallion, floating on a rose ground with four wonderful bouquets to each corner. Situated on the banks of the River Creuse in France, Aubusson had been well-known ...

The Aubusson workshops, on the river Creuse in France, are famous for their antique European rugs, carpets and tapestries, woven since the 18th century. The Royal Council established...

French Aubusson Rug Carpet Circa 1890. A wonderful square Aubusson in the typical soft creams and ivory colors so familiar in Aubusson's of this period. Situated on the banks of the ...

Antique French Aubusson rug carpet, circa 1890 13'4 x 16'6. Typical French Aubusson design, with the central ivory medallion surroun...

Antique Indian Agra rug, circa 1890. The field filled with floral designs of so many different styles, is so well offset by the green border. The weaving and design skills used in th...

A 19th century French 'Entre Fenetre'. A soft pastel floral design, featuring a crown and scepter, together with a decorative bird. Size:1'9 x12'  

Antique French Aubusson rug, circa 1890. Aubusson carpets are pile less and tapestry woven from that town to the southwest of Paris, by a group of independent weavers working under Royal or State protection. The designs are strictly classical, neoclassical or Victorian. They are virtually never “oriental”. The pattern wefts are wool with silk and/or metal thread for details in the more finely woven examples. Sizes tend toward the squarish and pieces 30’ by 30’ are not unknown. The 18th-19th century French clients included the nobility and haute bourgeoisie. Aubusson carpets were also exported to England and are often to be found in country houses. Light colors are the most popular and dark toned pieces are very rare. Besides traditional Louis furniture...

Oversize antique French Aubusson rug carpet, circa 1890. Measures: 21' x 32'.. This ivory ground and delicate floral ornaments of th...

Rare 12 x 15 Authentic Antique Rug Authentic French Aubusson Rug Napoleon III Measures: 11'9" x 14'8" 358x447 C.1890 C.1890 "This is a magnificent one of a kind Authentic ant...

Fit for a Rothschild, this large antique French tapestry-woven carpet shows a large, layered oval medallion with an ivory central panel enclosing a detailed rose bouquet., all on a s...

All of the older french rugs of which we know of may be classed under two principle heading,Aubusson and savonnerie. These differ in technique and texture,but have one common ground ...

Exquisite large Antique French Aubusson rug from the early 20th century, meticulously handwoven in wool on Aubusson looms. Featuring a Louis XVI-style floral design in lovely light h...