Savonnerie French Antique Floral Medallion Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB4926 11'4" × 17'3" $20,000

This French Savonnerie rug, woven circa 1920, translates the elegance of the French decorative tradition into a formal hand-knotted wool carpet. Its deep black field immediately sets off a cream-beige frame and richly worked floral ornament, giving the piece a measured grandeur that feels rooted in historic château interiors.

At the center, a framed bouquet reserve gathers roses, peonies, and smaller blossoms around scrolling ribbonwork, while the surrounding field is organized into mirrored floral columns and corner cartouches. The composition is precise yet abundant, with pale ivory, soft peach, olive, and muted gold accents bringing depth to the dark ground.

An outer border edged with delicate vine scrolls and a narrow guard band completes the architecture of the design, reinforcing the rug’s Savonnerie formality. Decorative without feeling fussy, it offers a refined botanical statement for traditional rooms, layered transitional settings, or interiors that benefit from a strong, painterly focal point.

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.