Antique Kirman Persian Allover Sand Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB9054 12'2" × 17'2" $95,000

This antique Persian Kirman carpet, circa 1880, is hand-knotted in wool and reflects the region’s celebrated tradition of refined, courtly weaving. Its timeworn surface carries the softness and nuance collectors value in late-19th-century Persian rugs.

A sand ground provides the backdrop for an allover botanical composition of palmettes, rosettes, scrolling vines, and trellis-like links. The pattern reads with quiet symmetry, while the age-worn drawing lends it an atmospheric, almost watercolor-like character rather than a rigid formal repeat.

Cool slate blue, cream, and navy accents sharpen the design and give the field depth against the warm neutral ground. Framed by a clearly defined border, the composition feels balanced and composed, making this Kirman rug well suited to formal living rooms, libraries, and layered traditional interiors.

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.