Antique Tabriz Persian Medallion Warm Tan With Brown Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB5587 12'9" × 17'4" $75,000

Antique Persian Tabriz rug, hand-knotted in wool around 1900, from the renowned weaving tradition of northwestern Persia. Its classic medallion composition and formal drawing place it firmly within the sophisticated Tabriz school.

A warm tan field supports a finely articulated brown floral medallion, with scrolling vines, palmettes, and foliate details extending across the surface. The design is worked in a restrained, low-contrast palette, so the ornament reads softly rather than graphically, creating an embossed effect that rewards close viewing. The corners are carefully balanced, reinforcing the rug’s symmetrical structure.

Multiple borders frame the composition with quiet discipline, including a main vine-and-blossom band that echoes the field. Hand-knotted in wool, this Persian carpet offers the durability and elegance long associated with Tabriz weaving. Its muted tones and disciplined floral pattern make it a refined anchor for formal seating areas, layered transitional rooms, or any interior that calls for antique character without visual heaviness.

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.