Antique Turkish Medallion Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB7384 12'9" × 17'8" $75,000

Antique Turkish medallion rug, circa 1880, hand-knotted in wool and woven in the Ghiordes tradition. Its balanced composition and softened surface capture the elegance of late 19th-century Anatolian carpet making, where careful structure and restrained color were prized as much as ornament.

The rug’s field is washed in a faded rose-beige tone, enlivened by a fine scatter of small floral and geometric motifs that create a quiet, almost dappled rhythm across the surface. At the center, a compact ivory medallion provides a clear focal point, outlined by stepped contours that lend the design a precise, architectural character. The gently worn patina softens every detail without diminishing its visual depth.

A series of layered borders completes the composition, from the intricate main band of stylized blossoms and abstract palmettes to the narrower guard stripes marked by fretwork and zigzag accents. These frames echo the interior patterning while preserving a sense of order, making this antique Turkish carpet especially suited to rooms that call for warmth, texture, and a collected, historic presence.

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.