Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 26 August 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 26 August 2026

Catalogue

Lot 574: A Hand Tufted Chinese Wool Rug in the Aubusson Style

This auction ended on August 26, 2026.

Start price: £10

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £4

A hand-tufted Chinese wool rug featuring a vibrant red field. The design incorporates a central lobed floral medallion containing pink and blue floral sprays on an ivory ground. The field is enclosed by an ornate scrolling ivory-coloured border, punctuated by matching floral bouquets at the corners and centres. The rug is constructed with a dense wool pile on a cotton foundation and features characteristic sculpted or carved pile detailing to provide a three-dimensional relief effect to the floral and scroll motifs. The colour palette includes shades of rose pink, light blue, lilac, and ivory against the primary red ground.

Measurement: 25 x 48 IN