Antique Savonnerie French Medallion Geometric Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1800 BB5124 14'10" × 17'2" $130,000

This antique French Savonnerie rug, woven circa 1800, reflects the refined decorative tradition of early nineteenth-century France. Its light beige field provides a calm ground for a centered crest-like medallion, framed by layered contours in terracotta, sky blue, and dusty pink. The composition feels formal and balanced, with enough openness to let each motif breathe. Its stepped outline and symmetrical corners create a clear, architectural frame.

Scrolling botanical garlands, ribbon-like arabesques, and corner rosettes soften the geometric structure, giving the carpet a graceful dialogue between architecture and flora. A mint-green inner field and deep navy Greek-key border add contrast, while delicate floral sprigs along the edge reinforce the Savonnerie vocabulary associated with French interiors. The result is decorative yet disciplined.

Hand-knotted in wool, the rug has the dense, tailored handle prized in antique French rugs of this period. Its restrained palette and medallion-centered layout make it especially effective in traditional or transitional rooms, where a classical antique rug can organize furnishings without overwhelming the space.

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.