Antique Aubusson French Floral Medallion Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1900 BB6646 11'2" × 12'6" $8,000

This antique French Aubusson carpet, woven circa 1900, belongs to the celebrated tapestry tradition of Aubusson in central France. Its formal medallion layout and floral ornament reflect the late Belle Époque taste for elegant, room-filling carpets that balanced restraint with decorative grace for collectors and designers.

The cream-beige field is organized around a softly drawn central reserve that reads like an oversized cartouche, edged with scrolling rococo lines. At its heart, a restrained bouquet of roses and small blossoms introduces dusty pink, blush, and crimson against the pale ground, with muted sage and olive leaves lending depth. The balanced symmetry keeps the design calm, while the decorative perimeter adds movement without heaviness.

A rich rose-brown border frames the composition with sweeping acanthus leaves, shell-like flourishes, and garlands placed along the sides and corners. The low-contrast, painterly palette—ivory, champagne, taupe, and warm beige—gives the wool surface an airy sophistication, making it an appealing choice for refined French-inspired rooms and transitional interiors alike.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug reflects the gallery's longstanding dedication to preserving the finest examples of carpet artistry from around the world. Its remarkable craftsmanship and patina make it both a decorative statement and a collectible work of art.