Antique Oushak Turkish Floral Medallion Pale Sand Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1900 BB7174 13'7" × 18'6" $100,000

This antique Oushak Turkish carpet, woven circa 1900, reflects the hand-knotted wool tradition of western Anatolia at the turn of the century. Its pale sand ground gives the composition a gentle luminosity, allowing the antique medallion format to read with clarity and ease.

The design is organized around a large central crest, framed by mirrored corner treatments and a spacious field that preserves plenty of visual breathing room. Stylized floral and foliate motifs unfurl in softened tones of blush pink, terracotta, saffron, and muted rust, creating a painterly surface rather than a sharply graphic one. That relaxed, slightly abstract drawing is characteristic of fine Oushak rugs, where ornament feels both monumental and unforced.

A narrow floral border completes the composition with rosettes, small blossoms, and scrolling botanical forms, tying the whole carpet together without overwhelming the interior. Graceful and quietly expressive, this antique Turkish rug brings warmth, pattern, and an architectural sense of order to formal rooms and transitional spaces alike.

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.