Tabriz Persian Antique Allover Floral Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB7336 9'8" × 13'5" $38,000

This circa 1880 antique Persian Tabriz rug is a hand-knotted wool carpet from northwest Persia, woven in the refined Tabriz tradition admired for its clarity, balance, and technical finesse. Its formal composition combines an allover floral field with a centered medallion-and-crest structure, giving the piece both order and movement.

The soft beige ground is finely worked with scrolling vines, palmettes, rosettes, and foliate sprays rendered in muted slate blue, ivory, and teal accents. Rather than relying on bold contrast, the design builds its effect through dense layering and delicately drawn details, creating a surface that feels intricate yet composed. The result is a classic Persian floral rug with a quiet, architectural presence.

A deep teal-blue border frames the interior with authority, its floral motifs echoing the field while sharpening the overall silhouette. This antique Tabriz works especially well in traditional interiors, but its restrained palette and elegant repetition also lend themselves to transitional rooms where a room-size Persian rug can soften the architecture without overwhelming it.

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.