Lot 262: Hand-Knotted Chinese Wool Rug in the Aubusson Style. COLLECTION ONLY

A hand-knotted wool rug of Chinese origin, designed in the French Aubusson style. The rug features a central oval medallion with a cream ground, decorated with polychrome floral sprays in shades of rose, pink, orange, and yellow. This is set against a pale blue main field embellished with scattered floral sprigs. The design is enclosed by an ornate border featuring scrolling acanthus leaves, architectural-style cartouches, and further floral motifs in a palette of terracotta, tan, and cream. The rug is constructed with a thick wool pile on a cotton foundation, displaying carved detailing to the floral elements to provide texture and depth.