6 x 8 - Red Antique Spanish Savonnerie Rug - 73073

73073 Antique Spanish Savonnerie Rug, 06’03 x 08’00.

The Gilded Granada: A Late 19th-Century Spanish Savonnerie of Regal Splendor

Woven in the late 19th century, this exquisite Spanish Savonnerie rug stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of European aristocratic taste and craftsmanship. Drawing inspiration from the grand Savonnerie tradition of 17th-century France, it exemplifies the Spanish interpretation of royal luxury—where artistry, precision, and opulence converge in perfect harmony. Hand-knotted from the finest wool, its refined texture and resplendent palette of ruby red, antique gold, and soft earth-tones evoke the splendor of palatial interiors. The intricate medallions, scrolling acanthus leaves, and arabesques are rendered with a painterly grace achievable only through a master weaver’s disciplined hand and a remarkably high knot density.

More than a decorative object, this exquisite work of art embodies the grandeur of its age—a time when rugs were commissioned not merely as furnishings, but as symbols of rank, refinement, and cultural prestige. Once gracing the marble floors or gilded walls of noble residences, its sumptuous design captures both the romance of the Belle Époque and the continuity of classical European aesthetics.

Today, late-19th-century Spanish Savonnerie rugs are considered among the rarest and most collectible textiles, treasured by connoisseurs for their historical resonance and timeless elegance. Their luminous colors, hand-spun textures, and sculptural depth elevate them beyond craftsmanship into the realm of art, where beauty and heritage meet in perfect proportion.

For the discerning collector or curator of fine interiors, this one-of-a-kind masterpiece represents not just a textile treasure of history, but a legacy of grandeur that transcends time. Whether adorning a stately salon, a Parisian apartment, or a private art collection, it lends an atmosphere of cultivated luxury and aristocratic grace—a precious heirloom that continues to enchant, century after century.

• Abrash.
• Hand-knotted wool.
• Made in Spain.
• Measures: 06'03 x 08'00.
• Date: 1890's. Late 19th Century.