Antique Tabriz Persian Floral Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB7488 9'0" × 11'10" $53,000

This antique Persian Tabriz rug, woven circa 1900, reflects the refined workshop tradition of northwestern Persia in a hand-knotted wool format. Its allover floral scheme belongs to the most admired Tabriz carpets, where balanced drawing and layered ornament are shaped for interiors that value formality without stiffness.

A warm tan field is filled with an intricate network of scrolling vines, palmettes, rosettes, and small blossoms, rendered in softened brown, light beige, and muted teal. The pattern reads almost like a tapestry, with motifs gently dissolving into one another rather than forming a single dominant medallion. A floral border provides crisp enclosure and a sense of architectural order.

The surface has the mellow patina collectors look for in an antique rug, allowing the design to feel grounded and time-worn rather than sharp. That restrained contrast gives it notable versatility: it can anchor a seating area, enrich a dining room, or bring quiet structure to a library or formal living space.

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.