Antique Tabriz Persian Allover Geometric Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1920 BB8896 14'6" × 19'5" $95,000

Antique Persian Tabriz carpet, circa 1920, this formal piece reflects one of Persia’s most admired weaving traditions. Its warm tan ground gives the design a quietly restrained character, allowing the geometric pattern to read with unusual clarity and balance.

The field is organized as an allover trellis of linked compartments, each filled with small floral forms and delicate rosettes that create a steady, architectural cadence across the surface. Rather than a single focal medallion, the composition unfolds evenly from edge to edge, a hallmark of sophisticated Tabriz design. The border deepens the palette with dark brown and cream motifs, framing the field with broad floral ornament and a sense of measured hierarchy.

Softened by age, the carpet’s low-contrast palette of warm tan, brown, and taupe gives it a grounded, collected presence. That refined geometry makes it especially effective in interiors that call for pattern without excess, bringing structure, warmth, and antique Persian character to formal living rooms, libraries, and dining spaces.

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.