Meshad Persian Antique Allover Ivory Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB7510 12'5" × 15'7" $80,000

This late-19th-century Persian Meshad rug, woven circa 1880, reflects the refined weaving tradition of northeastern Persia at its most controlled and elegant. Hand-knotted in wool, it presents the kind of balanced, workshop-made composition collectors value for its clarity, restraint, and lasting decorative versatility.

Rather than relying on a single medallion, the dark field is filled with an orderly allover lattice of botanical sprays. Ivory-beige blossoms and slender leafy stems repeat rhythmically across the surface, while soft blue accents add quiet variation and depth. The effect is formal yet lively, with dense ornament that rewards close viewing and reads with architectural presence from across a room.

A layered border system frames the composition, including a floral main border that echoes the field and narrow guards that sharpen the overall silhouette. The palette of charcoal, ivory beige, brown, and muted blue gives the rug a grounded, time-softened character, making it well suited to traditional interiors as well as more transitional spaces in need of pattern and warmth.

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.