Vintage Irish Arts & Crafts Floral Sage With Dusty Pink Hand-Knotted Wool Rug By Gavin Morton BB7798 11'9" × 14'0" $60,000

This antique Irish Arts and Crafts hand-knotted wool rug by Gavin Morton captures the movement’s early 20th-century balance of structure and botanical lyricism, with a disciplined border and a broad, restful center.

A soft sage field sets a calm backdrop for four corner sprays of stylized florals, rendered in dusty pink, muted violet, and mossy green. Their mirrored placement gives the design a measured symmetry, while the open ground preserves the airy, handcrafted character that defines fine Arts and Crafts rugs. Tiny floral details along the inner frame and borders add just enough movement to keep the composition lively. The restrained palette keeps the piece versatile and quietly elegant.

The broad pink border brings the strongest contrast, outlined by scrolling stems, tulip-like blossoms, and a narrow guard of petite repeat motifs. Hand-knotted in wool, the rug has a low, tapestry-like surface and a mellow patina that speak to age and quality. It offers the decorative clarity of an antique floral rug without overwhelming surrounding furnishings, making it especially well suited to formal sitting rooms, libraries, or tailored contemporary interiors.

Part of the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this vintage piece reflects the gallery's unwavering dedication to quality, authenticity, and design heritage. Founded in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau remains one of the world's most trusted sources for exceptional rugs, from rare mid-century finds to contemporary masterworks.