Aubusson French Antique Floral Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Silk Rug BB6434 11'8" × 16'2" $22,000

This antique French Aubusson rug is a flat-woven carpet from the celebrated tapestry workshops of France, prized for its elegant balance and decorative restraint. Its broad field and formal symmetry give it the presence of a historic salon rug, making it well suited to sophisticated interiors that need pattern without visual heaviness.

The design unfolds as an allover botanical composition rather than a single medallion scheme. Mirrored scrolls, acanthus leaves, floral sprays, palmettes, and rosette-like blossoms radiate from the center and repeat toward the edges, creating a measured rhythm that feels both architectural and graceful. A narrow border quietly frames the composition.

A warm tan ground anchors the palette, while dusty blue, soft red, cream, muted gold, and taupe lend depth to the foliage and blossoms. The result is softly luminous and well-aged in character, with enough chromatic variation to enliven a room while remaining calm enough for formal seating areas, dining rooms, or layered traditional schemes.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug exemplifies superior artistry, historic character, and timeless sophistication. DLB is internationally recognized for offering exceptional antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs of remarkable quality and provenance.