Antique Aubusson French Floral Medallion Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1850 BB6951 17'3" × 21'8" $32,000

This circa 1850 French Aubusson rug is a handwoven wool antique from the Aubusson tradition in central France. Made in the mid-19th century, it reflects the refined decorative language that made Aubusson carpets a favorite for formal interiors and elegant rooms.

A pale ivory medallion anchors the composition, framed by scrolling rococo cartouches and a bouquet of roses, peonies, and small botanical sprigs. Around it, a deep rose and crimson field creates rich contrast, while soft celadon, ivory, and warm gold borders keep the layout balanced and architectural. The floral repeats are arranged with mirror-like symmetry, giving the rug a painterly rhythm.

An outer guard border in dark navy floral ornament sharpens the silhouette and deepens the palette. This antique French rug brings botanical detail, symmetry, and quiet drama to traditional, transitional, or layered contemporary spaces, where its medallion pattern can serve as a graceful focal point beneath seating or in an entry.

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.