Antique Oushak Turkish Floral Allover Pale Sand Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB6730 14'8" × 21'7" $95,000

Woven in Turkey circa 1920, this antique Oushak rug is a large-format hand-knotted wool carpet from the Anatolian weaving tradition, valued for its relaxed scale and elegant restraint.

The full-field composition rests on a taupe-gray ground and is filled with a rhythmic repeat of stylized cypress trees, branching botanicals, and arch-like forms. Soft ivory and deeper brown accents trace the motifs with low contrast, allowing the design to read as both intricate and weathered. Around the perimeter, a subdued border of small floral and geometric elements quietly frames the field, reinforcing the rug’s balanced, architectural character.

Its gently faded palette and painterly abrasion give the piece a calm, time-softened presence that works beautifully in layered interiors. This antique Turkish Oushak rug brings pattern without hardness, making it equally suited to rooms furnished in traditional, transitional, or contemporary styles. The result is a floor covering with historic depth, visual rhythm, and an understated warmth that endures.

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.