Antique Axminster English Floral Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 (Size Adjusted) Wilton BB8044 12'8" × 17'10" $100,000

Antique English Wilton rug, circa 1900, woven in England in the formal Edwardian tradition. Rendered in fine wool, the size-adjusted format preserves its generous presence while allowing the pattern to settle into a room with composure and ease.

The warm tan field is covered in a disciplined allover lattice of small blossoms, rosettes, and botanical motifs, so the design reads as a continuous fabric rather than a single focal point. Softened by age, the drawing feels both precise and gently blurred, with brick red, ivory, pale blue, and hints of navy enlivening the surface.

A broad navy border anchors the composition with denser floral ornament and crisp guard stripes, sharpening the contrast around the lighter center. This antique floral Wilton offers the tailored look of an English formal carpet, making it well suited to traditional rooms and transitional interiors that favor pattern, depth, and historic character without overwhelming other furnishings.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug exemplifies superior artistry, historic character, and timeless sophistication. DLB is internationally recognized for offering exceptional antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs of remarkable quality and provenance.