Antique Turkish Allover Ivory Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1920 BB7593 7'10" × 10'8" $38,000

This antique Turkish Hereke carpet, woven circa 1920, belongs to the refined Ottoman weaving tradition of western Turkey. Hand-knotted in wool, it combines the precision associated with Hereke work with an allover pictorial layout, creating a carpet that feels both formal and highly animated.

The central field is worked in a deep charcoal ground that allows the hunting-scene motifs to stand out clearly. Mounted riders, deer, birds, and other game animals thread through flowering branches, slender stems, and small botanical sprays. Soft rose, madder red, gold, olive, and ivory details keep the composition lively without disturbing its restrained, antique patina.

A broad ivory-beige border frames the scene with scrolling blossoms, stylized palmettes, and cartouche-like medallions, lending the rug a courtly structure. Its balanced contrast and narrative detail make it well suited to traditional interiors, layered eclectic rooms, or any setting that benefits from a Turkish antique carpet with presence and quiet sophistication.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug represents the caliber of craftsmanship and cultural heritage the gallery has championed since its founding in 1965. With six decades of expertise, Doris Leslie Blau remains a premier destination for rare and extraordinary rugs across a wide range of styles and price points.