Antique Turkish Floral Medallion In Pale Sand Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB8595 13'0" × 19'0" $65,000

This antique Turkish Ghiordes carpet, hand-knotted circa 1880, belongs to the distinguished Anatolian medallion tradition. Its composition balances formality and ease, with a refined central field that has softened over time into a pale sand ground and a faded rose core.

A tall octagonal medallion anchors the design, enclosing a smaller inner motif and scattered floral details drawn in washed pink, ivory, and light gray. Around it, the open field is lightly worked with delicate botanical sprays, allowing generous negative space to keep the layout airy and readable.

The border system adds structure through a graphic main border and narrower guards, where angular and floral elements alternate in a rhythmic frame. Antique patina has mellowed the dyes into dusty rose, mauve, and warm beige tones, giving the carpet an understated elegance well suited to layered interiors, traditional rooms, or contemporary spaces that call for a quietly architectural antique rug.

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.