Antique Tabriz Persian Allover Floral Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB8457 10'5" × 13'10" $80,000

This 1900’s antique Persian Tabriz rug is a refined example of early 20th-century craftsmanship from one of Persia’s most renowned weaving centers. Woven in an impressive 14′ × 11′ size, it features an intricate all-over floral and vine scroll design, rendered in a soft and harmonious palette of muted blues, gentle grays, and warm beige-gold tones. The central field is densely decorated with stylized palmettes, rosettes, and delicate blossoms interconnected by sinuous arabesques, creating a sense of flowing symmetry without relying on a dominating central medallion.

A complementary border frames the composition, with larger floral motifs and a series of guard stripes, balancing the ornate field with a sense of containment. The colors have mellowed gracefully over time, giving the piece a patinated, almost watercolor-like quality that is characteristic of genuine antique rugs. The wool pile, though showing age-related wear, retains much of its original hand-knotted texture, attesting to both the fineness of the weave and the durability of its materials.

This Tabriz rug embodies the elegance and precision for which the city’s workshops are famous—where Persian artistic tradition meets meticulous craftsmanship—making it not only a decorative centerpiece but also a collectible textile of historical value.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau Collection, this rug exemplifies superior artistry and tradition. Doris Leslie Blau offers a broad and varied pricing spectrum, accommodating collectors and designers across a range of budgets—from modest vintage finds to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces.