Savonnerie Antique Allover Floral Dark Brown Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1800 (Size Adjusted) BB9202 11'9" × 17'10" $75,000

This antique French Savonnerie carpet, circa 1800, belongs to the celebrated hand-knotted wool tradition that flourished in France and supplied some of the most refined decorative textiles of the period.

Its dark brown field creates a rich ground for an allover floral composition rendered with painterly ease. Scrolling stems drift across the surface, carrying roses, small blossoms, and foliate sprigs in dusty pink, soft cream, pale blue, teal, and fresh green. The drawing feels graceful rather than rigid, with a gentle asymmetry that keeps the design lively and sophisticated. Large ribbon-like bows at the corners add a courtly note and reinforce the rug’s distinctly Savonnerie character.

Framed by a narrow border, the composition has the openness to anchor a room without overwhelming it. The contrast between the deep brown background and the pastel botanical palette gives the carpet an elegant patina, making it especially well suited to formal interiors, layered traditional schemes, or any setting that calls for an antique French rug with floral warmth and quiet presence.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug reflects the gallery's longstanding dedication to preserving the finest examples of carpet artistry from around the world. Its remarkable craftsmanship and patina make it both a decorative statement and a collectible work of art.