Tabriz Persian Antique Medallion Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB5561 10'2" × 16'2" $75,000

This antique Persian Tabriz carpet, woven around 1900, reflects the city’s celebrated weaving tradition in northwest Iran. Hand-knotted in wool, it combines formal precision with an aged, softly muted surface that gives the rug a calm, collectible presence.

Its warm tan field is filled with a tightly worked Herati lattice of curling vines, small blossoms, and leaf forms, creating an intricate texture that reads refined rather than busy. At the center, a stepped dark medallion anchors the composition, while the surrounding spandrel-like corners and softly abrash ground add depth, movement, and the character of long use.

A broad border of palmettes, floral sprays, and vine scrolls frames the design in beige, taupe, and brown, reinforcing the rug’s formal symmetry. The overall effect is classic Tabriz: elegant, structured, and quietly expressive, with enough restraint to suit a traditional interior or a more contemporary room in need of warmth without competing with surrounding furnishings.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.