Antique Tabriz Persian Medallion Dusty Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1900 BB5583 12'4" × 19'0" $85,000

This antique Persian Tabriz carpet, woven circa 1900 in northwestern Persia, brings the disciplined elegance of the urban Tabriz tradition to the fore. Hand-knotted in wool, it belongs to the great medallion school of Persian rug weaving, where symmetry and delicacy are balanced with a quiet architectural presence.

A large stepped central medallion anchors the dusty tan field, its outline softened by age and by the finely worked lattice of florals, trellis forms, and small repeating blossoms that fill the ground. The palette remains restrained—dusty tan, brown, taupe, and faded rust—with ivory highlights that lend the composition clarity without disturbing its mellow character. A broad floral border frames the interior with the same measured restraint.

Rather than reading as graphic, the design feels layered and timeworn, with the medallion emerging from the surface like a historic emblem. Its low-contrast patterning and warm neutral tonality make it especially suitable for traditional and transitional interiors, where a formal antique Persian rug can introduce depth, texture, and provenance in a composed way.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug exemplifies superior artistry, historic character, and timeless sophistication. DLB is internationally recognized for offering exceptional antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs of remarkable quality and provenance.