Antique Oushak Turkish Medallion Floral Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB2969 11'0" × 14'2" $53,000

An antique Turkish Oushak rug from circa 1900, hand-knotted in wool, this room-size carpet carries the relaxed elegance of the Anatolian weaving tradition. Its composition is classically Oushak, with a spacious light beige field and a softly articulated medallion layout that feels open, balanced, and deeply livable.

At the center, a subtle crest-like medallion anchors a network of vine scrolls, foliate links, and small floral forms drawn with an unusually gentle hand. Rather than crisp contrast, the pattern unfolds in low relief, allowing the ornament to drift across the surface with a calm, almost atmospheric rhythm. A broad border frames the field with quiet botanical motifs and softened detail.

The palette stays close to ivory and warm beige, then warms with pale pink, muted tan, and touches of faded gold. That restrained coloring gives the rug its antique character and makes it especially effective beneath formal seating, in a transitional dining room, or anywhere a traditional Turkish rug is needed to add warmth without visual weight.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug embodies the rich heritage and refined craftsmanship that define the world's most exceptional carpets. Established in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau has earned an international reputation for curating rare and important rugs spanning centuries of design history.