Antique Savonnerie French Floral Medallion Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB3403 14'10" × 20'0" $90,000

This antique French Savonnerie rug, woven circa 1920, captures the ceremonial elegance of the historic French carpet tradition in hand-knotted wool. Its architecture is unmistakably formal, with a broad oval cartouche and layered borders that give the composition a calm, well-proportioned presence.

The field is a soft light gray, gently worn to a silvery neutral that allows the design to breathe. Around it, bands of celadon green, faded blush, and creamy ivory frame scrolling foliate ornament, while the corner spandrels and floral sprays keep the eye moving around the surface. At the center, a small medallion-like reserve reinforces the symmetry without overwhelming it.

Muted rose, soft yellow, and pale sage accents lend the rug its quiet coloristic depth, while the aged patina softens every motif into a painterly finish. Well suited to a formal living room, dining room, or grand hallway, this French antique carpet brings Neoclassical refinement and decorative warmth to interiors that call for history with restraint.

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.