Antique Axminster English Allover Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1910 BB0749 10'2" × 14'0" $53,000

This antique English Axminster rug, woven circa 1910, reflects the refined character of Britain's early twentieth-century carpet tradition. Hand-knotted in wool, it pairs a vivid crimson ground with an allover botanical scatter, creating a composition that feels both disciplined and richly ornamental.

Tiny rosettes, stylized blossoms, and foliate sprays are distributed across the field with trellis-like regularity, while the broader border introduces more elaborate decoration. Ochre, gold, ivory, black, and sage soften the red palette, and the softly modeled corner spandrels give the rug a layered, architectural frame.

The overall effect is formal without becoming heavy: decorative enough to ground a dining room or sitting room, yet open enough to bring warmth to a more contemporary interior. Its English Axminster weaving tradition is visible in the crisp drawing, balanced symmetry, and confident use of color.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug represents the caliber of craftsmanship and cultural heritage the gallery has championed since its founding in 1965. With six decades of expertise, Doris Leslie Blau remains a premier destination for rare and extraordinary rugs across a wide range of styles and price points.