Antique Turkish Allover Floral Sand Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1930 BB6262 12'10" × 18'6" $100,000

This circa 1930 hand-knotted wool carpet from India presents a formal allover floral composition with a distinctly Turkish-influenced character. Woven in a large format, it balances decorative richness with a restrained, time-softened palette, making it an elegant choice for interiors that call for history without heaviness.

The sand field is organized by a repeating medallion-and-vine lattice, where flowering sprays, rosettes, and crest-like motifs unfold in layered symmetry. A well-defined border frames the composition with smaller blossoms and foliate details, while touches of dusty blue, gold, soft peach, and taupe lend quiet depth. The pattern remains readable yet gently faded, giving the surface a relaxed patina.

Its low-contrast design creates movement across the room without competing with furnishings, which makes this antique carpet especially effective in formal living rooms, dining spaces, and transitional settings. The wool pile and hand-knotted construction add to its soft, collected presence, offering both durability and the subtle warmth collectors value in an antique rug.

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.