79143 Vintage Chinese Aubusson Rug, 08'10 x 11'07.
The Gilded Roseraie: A Chinese Aubusson Masterpiece of Neoclassic Romance
Bathed in a luminous wash of honeyed gold and champagne, this handwoven wool vintage Chinese Aubusson rug evokes the cultivated splendor of an 18th-century salon reimagined through an Eastern lens. Its presence is poised, aristocratic, and quietly commanding — the kind of textile that transforms a room into a private gallery. Rooted in European decorative tradition yet interpreted with refined Chinese artistry, this extraordinary masterpiece speaks to collectors who value rarity, nuance, and the poetry of cross-cultural design.
At the heart of the composition, a flourishing bouquet of roses unfurls within a delicate wreath, symbolizing love, prosperity, and enduring beauty. Ribboned garlands sweep gracefully around the central medallion, their movement soft yet intentional, suggesting celebration and unity. Each blossom is rendered in tender gradations of blush, ivory, and soft sage, creating an atmosphere of cultivated romance rather than ostentation. The floral vocabulary carries both Western Rococo charm and the disciplined harmony prized in Chinese design, resulting in a composition that feels elevated and timeless.
The exceptional field is enriched with subtle scrolling acanthus and foliate arabesques that lend depth without overwhelming the eye. In the corners, ornate cartouches anchor the design with classical symmetry, while delicate floral swags frame the perimeter like a festooned ceiling in a grand château. The balanced interplay of medallion, garlands, and border reflects ideals of order, refinement, and gracious living — an aesthetic long associated with nobility and cultivated taste.
Underfoot, the wool offers a supple hand and an inviting texture, reinforcing the sense of intimacy and privilege this exquisite work of art conveys. Ideal for interiors that favor elegance over excess, it lends itself effortlessly to Neoclassical salons, French Provincial estates, Hollywood Regency settings, and romantic European-inspired spaces. This is not simply a decorative carpet — it is a statement of discernment, a tribute to artistry, and a lasting heirloom designed for those who curate their surroundings with intention and legacy in mind.
Well-suited for refined, classically inspired interiors, this Chinese Aubusson rug harmonizes beautifully with a wide range of period and decorative styles: Louis XV, Louis XVI, Rococo, Neoclassical, Empire, Directoire, Régence, French Provincial, Baroque Revival, Belle Époque, Beaux-Arts, Georgian, Federal, Adam Style, Regency, Victorian, Edwardian, English Manor House, Parisian Apartment, Château Style, Hollywood Regency, Romantic, Grand Traditional, Southern Living, European Classical, and Eclectic interiors.
- Abrash.
- Handwoven wool.
- Made in China.
- Measures: 08'10 x 11'07.
- Pile Height: 0.14 of an inch.
- Date: 1970's. Late 20th Century.
