Antique Bessarabian Russian Allover Floral Warm Tan Flatweave Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB9032 13'4" × 16'5" $95,000

Antique Bessarabian flatweave wool rug from Ukraine, circa 1880, this large carpet reflects the region’s decorative weaving tradition with unusual order and clarity. Its warm tan ground gives the composition a grounded, softly luminous character, allowing the antique patterning to read with impressive definition.

The field is arranged as a regular allover lattice of floral medallions, rosette forms, and trellis links, each compartment outlined in navy blue and softened by beige and brown shading. Small geometric centers and cartouche-like shapes break the repeat just enough to keep the surface animated, while the restrained palette preserves a balanced, collected feel. The result is formal, but never severe.

A pronounced border of circular floral motifs frames the design and reinforces the rug’s architectural symmetry. Woven in wool as a flatweave, it offers a smooth, practical surface with antique texture and enduring appeal, making it well suited to interiors that call for pattern, warmth, and historic character.

A treasured piece from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug embodies the gallery's longstanding commitment to sourcing carpets of exceptional artistry and historical significance. DLB offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, welcoming collectors and designers at every level.