Antique Tabriz Persian Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1900 BB7283 11'6" × 18'1" $100,000

This antique Persian Tabriz carpet, woven circa 1900, reflects the refined weaving tradition of Northwest Persia in a hand-knotted wool format. Its composition is organized as an elegant allover floral design, with the warm tan field softened by age into a quietly luminous ground.

Across the surface, a fine lattice of vines links stylized blossoms, palmettes, and small crest-like motifs in a balanced repeat. The drawing is intricate yet controlled, allowing the pattern to read with clarity without becoming heavy. A restrained border system frames the field, including a wider main border on a muted blue ground that adds just enough contrast to define the composition.

The palette of camel, cream, light blue, and earthy brown gives this Tabriz a versatile, collected character. Its gentle wear and subdued tonality enhance the antique patina, making it well suited to formal living rooms, libraries, and layered contemporary interiors that benefit from a textile with history, structure, and botanical detail.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug embodies the rich heritage and refined craftsmanship that define the world's most exceptional carpets. Established in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau has earned an international reputation for curating rare and important rugs spanning centuries of design history.