Antique Turkish Allover Floral Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1860 BB8274 14'1" × 14'5" $100,000

This antique Turkish Ghiordes rug, woven circa 1860, reflects the refined Anatolian carpet tradition in a hand-knotted wool square format. Its age has softened the drawing, but the structure remains clearly formal and carefully balanced.

A light beige field carries an allover botanical design built around a muted central medallion, trellis-like rhythm, and dense floral repeats. Palmettes, blossoms, and scrolling vine forms unfold across the surface in brick red, sky blue, brown, and warm tan, creating a composition that feels intricate yet relaxed. The worn clarity gives the pattern a gentle, timeworn depth rather than sharp contrast.

A pronounced border system frames the field with architectural confidence, using repeating floral elements and guard stripes to echo the interior motifs. The result is a rug with antique presence and versatile elegance, well suited to traditional rooms, layered transitional interiors, or spaces that benefit from a grounded floral Turkish rug with historic character.

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.