Antique Aubusson French Medallion Floral Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1800 BB6784 17'0" × 17'0" $132,000

This antique French Aubusson rug, woven circa 1800, reflects the refined decorative tradition of early nineteenth-century France in a rare square format. Its open composition and formal symmetry speak to the elegance of neoclassical interiors, where textiles were valued for their balanced ornament and graceful presence.

The soft beige field is arranged around a central medallion framed by a blue scalloped cartouche, creating a calm focal point without heaviness. From that center, scrolling garlands and looping floral stems extend outward in a painterly rhythm, while delicate blossoms in dusty pink, pale blue, sage, and cream drift across the surface. The drawing feels light and airy, with the medallion acting as an anchor rather than a hard boundary.

A narrow floral border completes the design with the same gently faded palette, giving the piece a layered, tapestry-like softness. This antique Aubusson rug brings a refined French decorative character to formal seating areas, traditional rooms, or interiors that call for historic pattern tempered by quiet color.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.