Aubusson / 10938

An Aubusson in delicate, painted pastels, this antique rug shows a formal oval medallion set within rococo cartouches and floral garlands in pink, cream and soft green. The wool fibre has been lightly worn to a low distress, creating a muted, velvety surface and subtle abrash across the field. The composition reads with classical poise at 478 x 508 cm, retaining crisp pictorial detail alongside a calm, weathered colourway. Circa 1890 - 1910, the rug speaks to the atelier craft of Aubusson panels, where scaled ornament and floral painting meet timeworn tactility.