Antique Allover Soft Beige Needlework Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB8513 10'0" × 18'0" $53,000

This antique European needlepoint wool rug, circa 1880, draws on the decorative weaving traditions associated with Arts and Crafts and Aubusson interiors. Its formal layout is immediately legible: a soft beige ground, a broad floral border, and a layered medallion arrangement that gives the piece a poised, tapestry-like presence.

The open field is finely worked with a lace-like scattering of small botanical motifs, creating movement without visual weight. At the center, two scalloped cartouches in deep rose frame a restrained bouquet, while the surrounding border brings in cream, taupe, ivory, muted blue, and clear red accents in repeating bouquets and scrolling flourishes. The result is ornamental, yet measured, with a graceful rhythm from edge to edge.

That balance of structure and delicacy makes the rug especially versatile in elegant traditional rooms, layered transitional schemes, or interiors that need pattern with a lighter touch. The needlepoint construction adds texture and definition, allowing the floral design to read with clarity and softness at once.

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.