Antique Savonnerie French Floral Medallion Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB1794 20'9" × 21'4" $85,000

This antique French Savonnerie rug, woven circa 1900 in the formal tradition of French decorative weaving, is a hand-knotted wool carpet that combines historic craftsmanship with a quietly elegant, square composition.

The light gray field is softened by pale sand and ivory, then enlivened with powder blue and dusty rose accents that gather around a faded central medallion-cartouche. Corner ornament, scrolling acanthus, and small floral sprays move across the surface in a painterly, low-contrast rhythm, while the border stays delicate and measured, allowing the open ground to breathe.

That restrained palette and time-worn patina give the design an airy, luminous character and make the floral motif read with understatement rather than excess. Its graceful architectural balance and softened symmetry let it anchor a room without overwhelming surrounding furnishings. Well suited to traditional rooms, layered transitional interiors, or formal seating areas, it brings the poise of a French antique Savonnerie rug and the charm of a refined medallion rug.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug embodies the rich heritage and refined craftsmanship that define the world's most exceptional carpets. Established in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau has earned an international reputation for curating rare and important rugs spanning centuries of design history.