Tabriz Persian Antique Allover Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB4818 10'5" × 14'1" $65,000

This antique Persian Tabriz rug, woven circa 1880, reflects the refined weaving tradition of northwestern Persia. Hand-knotted in wool on a cotton foundation, it carries the disciplined elegance for which classic Tabriz carpets are known.

Its light beige field is filled with an allover lattice of slender flowering vines, leafy tendrils, and small blossoms that rise in a measured trellis across the surface. Soft rust, warm taupe, cocoa brown, and faded terracotta lend the botanical pattern depth without disturbing the calm, parchment-like ground. Rather than a dominant central medallion, the design relies on repetition and vertical movement, creating a graceful, architectural effect.

A layered border system frames the field with scrolling floral motifs and compact rosettes, while darker brown outlines give the composition definition and balance. The result is an antique Tabriz rug with quiet formality and enduring versatility, well suited to traditional rooms, transitional interiors, and spaces that call for a collected, scholarly note.

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.