Antique Aubusson French Allover Floral Geometric Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1800 BB8487 13'7" × 18'2" $65,000

This antique French Aubusson carpet, circa 1800, belongs to the celebrated tapestry-weaving tradition of Aubusson in central France. Its flat-woven construction and graceful ornament reflect the refined decorative language that made these French carpets prized in elegant interiors.

The composition is built from a strict allover lattice of alternating circular wreaths and octagonal cartouches, each holding a small floral center. Pink roses, pale blue accents, ivory grounds, and warm gold outlines repeat across the field, while slender botanical links form a quiet trellis between the motifs. The repeat is precise but never rigid, giving the design an orderly yet animated garden rhythm.

Its warm tan ground lends softness and depth, allowing the pastel palette to read with unusual clarity. Refined without feeling formal, this Aubusson rug brings historic French character to a salon, dining room, or layered contemporary setting, where its rhythmic pattern can anchor furnishings while preserving an airy, decorative feel in richly layered rooms.

A treasured piece from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug embodies the gallery's longstanding commitment to sourcing carpets of exceptional artistry and historical significance. DLB offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, welcoming collectors and designers at every level.