Bessarabian Russian Antique Allover Floral Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB8856 10'0" × 10'10" $43,000

This exquisite 19th-century Bessarabian rug captures the romantic charm and artistic refinement of Eastern European textile craftsmanship. Woven around the 1880s, the piece is a testament to the rich weaving tradition of the Bessarabian region, historically nestled between the borders of Romania and Moldova.

The rug features a strikingly elegant floral lattice design, characterized by a repeating pattern of softly contoured cartouches—each housing lush, painterly bouquets of roses and garden blooms. These vivid blossoms, in shades of raspberry, blush, coral, and soft gold, rest against a warm, creamy taupe ground, lending the piece a subtle yet sophisticated visual harmony.

Encircling the field is an architectural border composed of stylized Greek key motifs in warm walnut and cream, punctuated by floral rosettes and framed by a vivid pink-and-green acanthus leaf scroll—adding rhythm and contrast to the overall composition.

Handwoven in wool using tapestry weaving techniques, this flat-weave rug exemplifies the genre’s hallmark blend of neoclassical Western influences and regional folk aesthetics. The refined color palette and romantic florals make it a versatile decorative piece, perfect for interiors ranging from traditional to eclectic.

Both collectible and decorative, this Bessarabian rug is a beautiful relic of textile artistry—equally suitable for the floor or as a dramatic wall tapestry.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau Collection, this rug exemplifies superior artistry and tradition. Doris Leslie Blau offers a broad and varied pricing spectrum, accommodating collectors and designers across a range of budgets—from modest vintage finds to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces.