Vintage Irish Arts & Crafts Floral Slate Gray Hand-Knotted Wool Runner By C.F.A. Voysey (Fragment) BB7843 3'0" × 23'0" $17,000

This late 19th-century English Arts and Crafts runner fragment, hand-knotted in wool, reflects the disciplined botanical language associated with C.F.A. Voysey. Its long, narrow format and repeating motif make it especially well suited to a hallway or other architectural passage, where the design can read as both textile and decorative frieze.

Across the deep green ground, stylized trees rise in alternating scales, their slate-gray canopies edged with small crimson blossoms. Between the larger forms, slender sprigs punctuate the spacing and reinforce the vertical rhythm. The composition stays open and balanced, with no central medallion, relying instead on a measured repeat that feels calm and orderly.

The result is a runner with quiet graphic presence: floral enough to soften an interior, yet restrained enough to sit comfortably with antiques, tailored upholstery, or clean-lined contemporary furnishings. As an Arts and Crafts rug fragment, it offers the sincerity of handcraft, the charm of natural motif, and the character of a carefully preserved vintage piece.

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.