Antique Aubusson French Medallion Geometric Navy Blue Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1860 BB8992 18'0" × 18'7" $105,000

Woven in France circa 1860, this antique Aubusson carpet brings the decorative refinement of 19th-century French weaving to a square, gallery-scale format. Its composition is organized with clarity and balance, making it an especially compelling antique rug for formal rooms and collected interiors.

The navy blue field is built around a centered medallion-like nucleus, then layered with mirrored scrolls, foliate sprays, and cartouche-inspired reserves. Brick red, coral, ivory, dusty pink, sage, and warm terracotta soften the geometry, giving the design a rhythm that feels structured yet fluid. The result is a bold Aubusson medallion rug with a distinctly decorative, almost tapestry-like presence.

A subdued border frames the interior with another run of botanical ornament, reinforcing the rug’s symmetry without interrupting its movement. Woven in wool in the Aubusson tradition, it offers the poised elegance associated with French antique rugs and adapts beautifully to traditional, transitional, or curated modern settings.

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.