Vintage Arts & Crafts Hand-Knotted Wool Rug BB8812 12'6" × 15'10" $80,000

with the Fintona design, possibly conceived by the Silver Studio for Liberty. Hand-knotted in wool, it has the balanced formality and thoughtful restraint that made Donegal carpets so sought after for cultivated interiors.

The composition is built around a disciplined garden of stylized foliage, with branching stems and tree-like motifs rising across an olive field. Lavender, sage, and soft mauve blossoms are set off by warm mustard and terracotta notes, creating a palette that feels both earthy and lyrical. The pattern repeats with measured rhythm, giving the rug a quiet architectural presence.

A wide border of scrolling leaves and floral sprays frames the center in fresh green tones, while narrow orange guards add definition. The overall effect is richly organic yet controlled, a hallmark of Arts and Crafts design. With its patinated colors and elegant botanical vocabulary, this antique wool rug suits refined period rooms as well as contemporary spaces in need of texture and historic character.

Sourced from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this vintage rug exemplifies the gallery’s passion for preserving remarkable carpets of enduring beauty. DLB offers a diverse selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, accommodating collectors and designers across every style and budget.