Antique Allover Floral Oversized Warm Tan Needlework Wool Carpet – Circa 1940 Portuguese BB8521 18'5" × 41'7" $85,000

This antique Portuguese needlework carpet, woven circa 1940, reflects the restrained elegance of European decorative weaving and the Arts and Crafts-Aubusson vocabulary. Its expansive allover layout is orderly and composed, allowing the piece to read as both a historic textile and a calm architectural foundation for a room, especially in classic European interiors and modern settings alike.

A warm tan field is worked with a repeating lattice of floral rosettes, foliate scrolls, and compact geometric links. Sage green and muted beige soften the design, while terracotta accents add warmth and depth. The pattern remains finely scaled and continuous, creating visual texture that rewards a closer look from across the room without ever feeling busy or overly formal.

The border is deliberately understated, echoing the field motifs and reinforcing the rug’s measured rhythm. Rendered in wool needlework, the surface has a tailored, tapestry-like character that suits formal living spaces, long dining rooms, or layered contemporary interiors. It brings quiet pattern, gentle color, and a sense of cultivated history to the floor without competing with surrounding furnishings.

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.