Tabriz Persian Antique Medallion Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB7509 11'0" × 18'5" $85,000

Antique Persian Tabriz rug, hand-knotted in wool circa 1880, reflects the refined weaving tradition of northwestern Persia. Its formal medallion-and-foliate layout and balanced proportions are hallmarks of the Tabriz school, long admired for precision and grace.

The warm tan field is scattered with rows of softly varied paisley boteh motifs, each outlined in brown and taupe so the pattern reads as rhythmic rather than dense. At the center, a substantial medallion gathers floral cusping and scrolling ornament into a calm focal point, while the mellowed surface lends the composition an antique, lived-in softness.

A broad floral border and slim guard stripes frame the rug in deeper brown, light beige, and classic taupe, giving the design definition without overpowering the field. The palette stays restrained and warm, making this Persian medallion rug an easy fit for traditional, transitional, or collected interiors that benefit from historic character and quiet pattern.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.