Oversize Antique French Aubusson Rug Carpet, circa 1890 21' x 32'

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 15'5 x 18'. The Aubusson carpets of the second Empire period are often more elaborate and accomplished than their 18th century predecessors. The richness and complexity of ornaments is almost indescribable. The field here is strong rust nearly red and the border is dark blue. The ivory bouquet sub medallion is ringed by eight oval panels formed by three dimensional rococo shells. In turn this is tied to circular bands of violets and a rose chain. Complex floral swag garlands nearly cover the red spaces between medium blue spandrels with huge scrolls transition to the over scale bouquets latticed pendants...

An antique circa 1850 French Aubusson rug 8'6x13'8. The central ivory medallion with wonderfully detailed floral emblems sits on a green field enclosed by a wonderful encroaching bor...

Antique French Aubusson rug. Size: 12'7 x 16'2. Situated on the banks of the river Creuse in France Aubusson had been well-known for producing tapestries for centuries. It is claimed...

Massive antique French Palace size Aubusson rug, 19'9 x 49'. Now this is a special rug! Clearly it was a special commission when new. The room for...

French Savonnerie rug carpet, 11' x 24'8. The French Savonnerie manufactory was the most prestigious European manufactory of knotted-pile carpets...

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

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 ...

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 ...

French oversize Savonnerie rug carpet, circa 1890. French Savonnerie carpets have been produced since the 1600s. The name comes from the French w...

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...

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...