Antique Meshad Persian Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB7253 11'8" × 16'4" $70,000

This stately Meshad carpet, woven in the early 20th century, presents an extensive midnight-black field that deepens the overall visual impact while serving as a luxurious canvas for intricate motifs. Across this dark expanse flourishes a flood of floral abstractions and interlocking garden-leaf patterns—a formal rendition of the classic Herati or “fish” design, where rosettes appear centered in lozenge-shaped diamonds embraced by curling leaves.

The richly layered ornamentation is brought to life in refined shades of burgundy, soft green, and bone-white—colors that contrast and harmonize with graceful restraint. Rich burgundy highlights lend warmth and depth, while touches of green add a subtle freshness. The bone-white accents articulate each motif with clarity, helping the all-over design read elegantly against the sable ground.

Bordering this dramatic tapestry are multiple guard frames—delicately patterned in tonal variations that mirror the field’s hues: burgundy echoes, pale green accents, and ivory tracery, all reinforcing the carpet’s visual cohesion and formal refinement.

Rendered in the heralded Khorasan city of Meshad, this piece exemplifies early 20th-century Persian weaving traditions from respected workshops—where knotting techniques and composition balance converge to create carpets of enduring beauty and technical proficiency.

This exquisite antique rug, sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, showcases a rare blend of history and craftsmanship. 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.