Oversized Antique Savonnerie French Floral Allover Dusty Rose With Red Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB0715 20'0" × 32'3" $105,000

This antique French Savonnerie rug, woven circa 1880, reflects the refined formal tradition of 19th-century French carpet making. Its dusty rose field is covered with an allover network of scrolling arabesques and foliate vines, worked in deep garnet and crimson for a richly tonal effect.

Rather than relying on a central medallion, the composition moves in mirrored sweeps across the surface, giving the design rhythm and grace without visual weight. The open center and restrained border lend the rug a balanced, architectural presence, while the repeated curls and leaf forms echo the decorative vocabulary of classic French interiors.

Handwoven in the Savonnerie tradition, it carries the dense, polished character associated with this celebrated technique. The warm pink-red palette softens its formality, making it well suited to living rooms, dining rooms, or elegant entryways where historic pattern and a more contemporary sense of calm are both desired.

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.