Exquisite Antique Tabriz Persian Medallion Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB5576 14'3" × 21'5" $90,000

This late 19th-century antique Persian Tabriz rug, woven circa 1880, reflects the refined weaving tradition of northwestern Iran. Hand-knotted in wool, it combines the crisp drawing and measured symmetry associated with fine Tabriz carpets with a soft beige ground that lends the entire composition a quiet, luminous presence.

A formal medallion settles at the center, built from layered palmettes, floral rosettes, and scrolling vines that radiate into the field. Around it, delicate foliate stems, blossoms, and pendant motifs create a steady allover rhythm, so the design feels animated without losing its architectural order. The effect is intricate, balanced, and deeply Persian.

Framing the field, the border system introduces navy blue, rust, teal, and pale sand accents in densely worked bands and cartouches. Those cooler and warmer tones enrich the antique patina, while the restrained palette keeps the rug versatile for traditional, transitional, or collected interiors where ornament and restraint need to coexist.

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.