Antique Tabriz Persian Allover Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB8840 12'0" × 17'0" $65,000

This antique Persian Tabriz rug, woven circa 1920, reflects the refined courtly weaving tradition for which Tabriz in northwestern Persia is celebrated. Hand-knotted in wool, it combines technical precision with a beautifully aged surface that lends the composition a quiet, collected character.

The design is an elegant allover botanical field organized around a faint central medallion, so the eye moves through the rug rather than stopping at one focal point. On the sand-beige ground, slender vines, tiny blossoms, and scrolling stems create a rhythmic, lace-like density, while stylized birds and animal figures appear throughout with unusual delicacy. The drawing remains crisp yet restrained, giving the pattern a balanced, layered feel.

A wide border in clear sky and light blue frames the composition with greater contrast, enriching the rug’s soft cream and taupe palette. Accents of pink, ivory, and muted brown add depth without disturbing its calm palette. As an antique Tabriz Persian rug, it offers the formality of a classic medallion-and-vine layout with the versatility of a lighter, more luminous color story.

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.