Blue Wool Aubusson Floral Rug
9x12 plus fringe wool I have two of them Both in similar condition one being appraised is slightly better Very little staining- spots size of coin hard to capture on camera even coloring, no sun fading Fringe in tact
Purchased from a son who was selling for his mother who downsized. He stated she paid over two thousand EACH about 2-3 decades if not more ago. Was used in home as far as I know.
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Hi Kym,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Rugs are not typically sold in pairs and if the OTHER rug is in worse condition I would feel better - if you needed that one appraised - to see photos of the damage.
Without a photo of the label, its difficult to know if this was made in France or in China, where reproduction Aubusson carpets have been made since the mid 20th Century.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage Aubusson machine-loomed wool floral carpet
mid 20th Century
The light blue ground with sparse floral decoration, a sawtooth medial border and floral outer border. Cream selvedges.
9 by 12 feet, excluding selvedge trim/fringe
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition with wear commensurate to age and use. Client attests minor spotting.
PROVENANCE: purchased from
$700-1,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
