Antique Aubusson French Medallion Floral Cream Hand-Knotted Wool Rug BB5215 7'7" × 10'3" $20,000

Dating to circa 1880, this antique French Aubusson rug is hand-knotted in wool and reflects the elegant tapestry tradition for which Aubusson has long been admired. Its formal medallion composition lends the piece a composed, salon-ready presence with lasting architectural order.

A large cream oval anchors the center, enclosed by a floral wreath and a soft pink blossom at its heart, while smaller oval reserves above and below echo the same arrangement. The surrounding rose-beige ground is softened by mirrored bouquets, lattice panels, and graceful reserve shapes, keeping the layout balanced rather than busy.

Along the border, lavender-blue acanthus, pale yellow tracery, and tiny blossoms introduce cooler notes that lift the palette and add movement. The result is a botanical antique rug with the tailored elegance of a French salon carpet—decorative, composed, and easy to place in both traditional and transitional rooms without overwhelming surrounding furnishings or artwork, in formal living spaces and studies.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug represents the caliber of craftsmanship and cultural heritage the gallery has championed since its founding in 1965. With six decades of expertise, Doris Leslie Blau remains a premier destination for rare and extraordinary rugs across a wide range of styles and price points.