Antique Oushak Turkish Floral Medallion Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB7505 12'0" × 14'2" $75,000

This antique Turkish Oushak rug, circa 1900, reflects the relaxed elegance of western Anatolian weaving. Hand-knotted in wool, it belongs to the historic Oushak tradition celebrated for large-scale ornament, softened color, and an inviting decorative hand.

The composition is framed by an open soft beige field, allowing the faint medallion-and-crest structure to breathe across the surface. Delicate floral and geometric outlines in dusty rose and warm tan form a quiet lattice of blossoms, palmettes, and angular pendant shapes, while the border repeats the same vocabulary in a more architectural register. The drawing is intentionally restrained, so the pattern reads as suggestion rather than sharp contrast.

That low-contrast patina gives the rug its particular appeal: it brings order and antique character without visual heaviness. Its Arts and Crafts sensibility makes it especially versatile for interiors that favor layered neutrals, natural materials, and timeless forms, whether anchoring a seating area or tempering a more formal room with softness.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug reflects the gallery's longstanding dedication to preserving the finest examples of carpet artistry from around the world. Its remarkable craftsmanship and patina make it both a decorative statement and a collectible work of art.