155 - IMPORTANT AUBUSSON RUG

IMPORTANT AUBUSSON RUG Needlework Tapestry technique. Handwoven in the Aubusson style. Made with wool yarns on a cotton ground. Ivory field decorated with finely rendered flower stems and foliage in pastel tones, a scattering of flowers and leafy twigs framing a wreath of flowers and foliage in soft shades of beige, faded pink, bluish gray, and muted green, which surrounds a large central wine-red medallion with a concentric ring in shades of cream and pinkish beige, highlighted by a garnet-colored scalloped border punctuated with clusters of light foliage. Plant scrolls unfurl on either side of the center, forming a balanced ornamental composition characteristic of the classical French decorative style. The main border, set against a black background, features broad arabesques and acanthus scrolls in cream tones, punctuated by circular medallions with garnet backgrounds adorned with floral bouquets. It is highlighted by successive pink, beige, and ivory fillets forming a geometric frame that contrasts with the fluidity of the plant motif. Regency style. 400 x 290 cm. (in good overall condition). Expert: Frank Kassapian.