Historic Antique French Charles x Aubusson Flat Woven
Rare Palace Size
"©Shabby Chic- True Art for the Floor"
17' x 21'
518cm x 640cm
Circa 1830
*Condition as is*
"This is a great example of early 1800's Charles x French Aubusson rug. This is a very fine, flat woven piece with exquisite coloring in a rare size. This magnificence piece was acquired from an estate in Philadelphia. It has amazing bold floral design with exquisite colors. It is worn with holes, repairs and a magnificent character after almost 200 years ...
©"Shabby Chic- True art for the floor!" -DCR
Description:
This genuine hand woven Antique Authentic French Aubusson Rug by Designers Choice Rugs is a true Character piece. With its super fine, intricate weaving, this rug portrays an exquisite opulence.
The creation of this rug involves many processes, including spinning, weaving, washing, trimming, and finishing, all of which requires skilled weavers.
Known for it's intricacy and unique quality, this one of a kind rug displays a true magnificence.
Perfect for traffic area as well as a decorative piece!
Size |
17' x 21' |
Serial ID # |
20773k |
Design |
Charles X French Aubusson |
Origin |
France |
Age |
Circa 1830, Close to 200 Years Old |
Category |
Antique |
Pattern |
Bold Aubusson, Floral |
Material |
100% Hand woven wool |
Foundation Material |
Cotton |
Color |
Rare Colors, Beige, Green, Brown, Black, Rust, Beige, Gold, Ivory, Red, Light Blue, Orange, Antique Rose, Purple |
Quality |
Very Fine |
Condition |
Fine weave, Old Poor Restorations, Natural abrash, Worn areas, Holes, Rewoven Areas, Patches (As Is Condition) Overall Great Character ©"Shabby Chic- True art for the floor!" |
Retail Price |
$12,500 |
Our Price |
see listing for discount |
"©Shabby Chic- True Art for the Floor"
History~
Carpet production in France almost came to a complete halt during the turmoil of the French Revolution. The revolutionaries felt that woven carpets were luxury items affordable only by the nobility. Existing carpets, especially those commissioned by Louis XIV for the Grande Galerie, were used by the Directoire for themselves, after cutting out any royal emblems, and as repayment of debts incurred by the Revolution. However, Napoleon felt differently. The decree of 28 Florail XII (1803), allowed Napoleon to use the royal palaces once again, thereby creating an atmosphere where carpet workshops could flourish, recapturing the glory of earlier days.
The style of drawing and many of the motifs, such as the tight acanthus scrolls around rosettes and dense floral bouquets of the present carpet, recall the work of Jacques-Louis de la Hamayde de Saint-Ange-Desmaison, known simply as Saint-Ange (1780-1860). Saint-Ange was probably the most influential carpet designer during the late Empire and Restauration period. After studying with the French designers Percier and Fontaine he eventually became the main designer for the Mobilier Imperial designing not only carpets but even porcelain for Sevres. The designs of Saint-Ange, among the era's most popular, were commonly emulated by other designers and manufacturers including Aubusson, Sallandrouze and Beauvais.