Meshad Persian Antique Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1900 BB4652 15'3" × 19'3" $90,000

An oversized antique Persian Meshad hand-knotted wool carpet, woven circa 1900, this rug comes from one of Persia’s most respected weaving centers, where formal carpets were prized for their elegance, scale, and disciplined drawing. Its generous format and refined execution make it an especially accomplished example of the Meshad tradition.

The warm tan field is filled with a delicate allover trellis of scrolling vines, floral sprays, rosettes, and foliate links, creating a quiet sense of movement across the entire surface. Rather than relying on a central medallion, the composition uses repetition and symmetry to build rhythm, so the pattern feels both decorative and architectural. Up close, the drawing reveals impressive precision; from a distance, it reads as a soft, continuous texture.

Layered borders provide structure and contrast, with the broadest band introducing burgundy, cream, and dark brown accents against the neutral ground. This tonal balance gives the Persian antique rug a restrained warmth that works beautifully in formal interiors, from dining rooms to salons. Woven in wool and hand-knotted with care, it offers the depth, clarity, and presence collectors look for in an antique Meshad carpet.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug exemplifies superior artistry, historic character, and timeless sophistication. DLB is internationally recognized for offering exceptional antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs of remarkable quality and provenance.