Antique Sultanabad Persian Allover Floral Cream Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB1354 11'2" × 21'8" $90,000

This striking early 20th-century Sultanabad piece presents an all-over botanical pattern, forming a grid of palmettes, flowering vines, and stylized Herati motifs that project both rhythm and elegance across its field. The composition is encircled by borders echoing the central decor—flower head cartouches, palmettes, and climbing blossoms—that reinforce structure and frame the visual sweep.

The palette is beautifully aged yet vibrant: a soft, warm beige serves as the primary ground, giving an inviting warmth. Accents of faded sky-blue and deeper cerulean highlight the floral and vine motifs, providing gentle contrast. Hues of rose-pink and muted terra cotta are woven throughout, lending touches of colour that lift the composition without overwhelming it. Deeper tones—browns and touches of brick red—outline and delineate major shapes, giving definition and depth while preserving the overall harmony.

Knotted in quality wool, the rug demonstrates the pliant finish and relatively wider weave typical of Sultanabad work of this era. The knotting density allows for clear rendering of motifs, yet the overall effect remains soft, tonally atmosphere-rich, with a touch of patina from use and time.

Ideal as a centerpiece in a formal room, library, or grand foyer, this Sultanabad rug pairs especially well with interiors that feature wood tones, warm neutrals, and fabrics or upholstery in soft rose, blue, or old gold. Under subdued light it glows warmly; in daylight the subtle color contrasts emerge more clearly, rewarding close appreciation.

This exquisite antique rug, sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, showcases a rare blend of history and craftsmanship. 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.