Antique Tabriz Persian Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB1625 11'1" × 15'9" $60,000

This antique Persian Tabriz rug, woven circa 1880, comes from one of the most esteemed workshop traditions of northwestern Persia. Hand-knotted in wool, it reflects the city’s reputation for disciplined drawing and graceful surface detail. Its large format gives the design room to unfold with balance and clarity.

The composition is arranged as a chahar bagh-inspired grid of garden panels, each compartment holding a different motif: arched niches, flowering shrubs, stylized trees, and small vase forms. Warm tan cells alternate with powder blue sections, while cream, sage green, soft apricot, and dark brown accents keep the pattern lively yet measured.

A deep indigo border frames the field with scrolling vines and blossoms, sharpening the contrast and lending the rug an architectural presence. The overall effect is formal but inviting, making this antique Tabriz well suited to interiors that benefit from order, color, and a collected, layered look, with enough refinement to anchor a dining room, study, or formal living area.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.