Oversized Antique Persian Allover Floral Brown Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB7721 14'5" × 27'0" $120,000

This oversized antique Persian Sarouk rug, woven circa 1900, is a hand-knotted wool carpet from Persia’s Sarouk weaving tradition. Its grand scale and formal restraint make it an effective anchor for significant interiors and the kind of presence designers often seek in formal rooms, libraries, and salons.

An allover botanical pattern spreads across the field in fine vines, blossoms, and palmettes, with a soft medallion that has nearly dissolved into the ground. The beige-brown foundation is washed with a muted teal patina, while dusty blue, terracotta, and dark brown notes keep the drawing legible. A floral border frames the composition with quiet symmetry and a gentle, time-softened rhythm.

Rather than reading as rigidly decorative, the design feels relaxed and atmospheric, with enough negative space to preserve elegance. That balance gives the Sarouk warmth and movement, allowing it to sit comfortably beneath substantial furniture or in interiors that favor layered, collected character and the depth of a true antique Persian rug.

A treasured piece from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug embodies the gallery's longstanding commitment to sourcing carpets of exceptional artistry and historical significance. DLB offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, welcoming collectors and designers at every level.