Antique Savonnerie French Medallion Floral Cream Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1800 (Size Adjusted) BB9175 12'2" × 14'5" $180,000

This antique French Savonnerie rug, circa 1800, is a hand-knotted wool example from one of France’s most celebrated decorative weaving traditions, later size-adjusted for contemporary use. The format is formal and center-focused, with a clear medallion structure that lends itself to grand rooms and well-composed transitional interiors alike.

At the center, a cream quatrefoil cartouche is outlined in rose and burgundy and filled with delicate bouquets in teal, soft blue, pink, and muted ivory. A surrounding dark field intensifies the floral garlands, while the outer border introduces a warm golden tan lattice, each diamond holding a small blossom that reinforces the rug’s balanced, architectural rhythm.

The palette is restrained yet rich, moving between cream, burgundy, charcoal, rose, and golden tan with touches of light blue. Hand-knotted wool gives the surface a supple texture and helps the botanical pattern retain its painterly definition, making this Savonnerie a refined choice for formal dining rooms, salons, or any setting that benefits from historic French character.

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.