Antique Tabriz Persian Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1920 BB8763 9'2" × 12'2" $38,000

This antique Persian Tabriz carpet, circa 1920, belongs to the refined northwestern Persian weaving tradition celebrated for balanced composition and finely worked floral detail.

A warm tan field is organized into an allover trellis of slender vines, rosettes, and blossoming sprays, creating a measured repeat that feels formal without becoming rigid. Soft dusty blue, brick red, cream, and pink accents punctuate the surface, while small medallion-like blossoms lend the design a gentle rhythm across the entire carpet. The drawing is crisp yet airy, with enough open ground to let each botanical element read clearly.

A broad blue floral border frames the composition and deepens the contrast, giving the rug a richer edge and helping the centerfield glow. Hand-knotted in wool, this antique Tabriz rug offers the versatility collectors value in early 20th-century Persian carpets: enough structure for a traditional interior, yet a muted palette and graceful repeat that sit comfortably in more contemporary rooms as well. Its disciplined layout makes it especially adaptable beneath formal seating or a dining table.

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.