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

This generous early-20th-century Persian Tabriz carpet offers a striking display of formal design and tonal elegance.

The field is a warm, slightly abrash light brown-gold/beige, overlaid with a tightly condensed Herati pattern: curling vine scrolls, small floral-shapes, and leaf motifs that weave in harmonious repetition. In the center, a stepped “cocoa” medallion anchors the composition, surrounded by enlarged spandrels and softened by the field’s warm tones.

The border is richly detailed — a wide palmette-filled band in light brown and ivory wrapped in guard bands that echo the floral and vine motifs of the field. Subtle darker outlines and soft caramel accents heighten the contrast, giving definition to the motifs without overwhelming the gentle warmth of the background.

Woven in fine wool with well-spun knotting, this Tabriz rug radiates both durability and sophistication. Its palette, combining warmth and restraint, ensures it works beautifully as a focal point in both stately interiors and richly layered, contemporary spaces.

This rug from the Doris Leslie Blau Collection is not only a collectible statement of refined taste and exceptional craftsmanship—it is also a rare survival of the modernist movement as interpreted through Persian textile tradition. Doris Leslie Blau offers a broad and varied pricing spectrum, accommodating collectors and designers across a range of budgets—from modest vintage finds to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces.