Antique Meshad Persian Allover Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB7163 11'9" × 16'2" $100,000

This antique Persian Meshad rug, woven circa 1880 in the Khorassan tradition, combines a formal medallion composition with an allover floral-vine field. The soft beige ground gives the design a restrained, luminous quality, while the centered crest introduces a clear sense of axis and balance. Every element feels carefully drawn, with the composition maintaining elegance even at close range.

Instead of relying on one dominant ornament, the field unfolds as a dense botanical garden of palmettes, rosettes, curling stems, and stylized blossoms. The detailing is refined and layered, allowing dusty blue, slate blue, ivory, and muted tan accents to emerge from the softer ground. A deep navy border frames the rug with conviction, its scrolling floral work adding structure without interrupting the fluid rhythm of the interior.

Hand-knotted in wool, this Meshad Persian carpet reflects the quiet sophistication associated with late 19th-century workshop weaving. Its formal yet gently worn character makes it especially effective in traditional, transitional, or collected interiors, where an antique rug is expected to bring both pattern and patina. The result is a grounded, articulate piece with enduring decorative ease.

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.