Antique Sultanabad Persian Allover Floral Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1930 BB8231 8'10" × 9'10" $20,000

This antique Persian Sultanabad rug, circa 1930, comes from one of northwestern Persia’s most admired weaving traditions, known for generous scale, graceful floral drawing, and durable wool foundations suited to refined interiors. Hand-knotted in wool, it balances practicality with a distinctly decorative presence.

A warm brick-red field is filled with an allover botanical pattern of branching vines, palmettes, and stylized blossoms. Oversized ivory flowers punctuate the composition, while navy blue and teal accents sharpen the outlines and keep the surface animated. The drawing is rhythmic and open, with a soft central axis that prevents the design from feeling overly rigid.

A broad, closely worked border in deep blue, terracotta, and ivory frames the field with reciprocal floral movement, adding structure without interrupting the rug’s flow. The piece carries the layered patina and decorative ease collectors associate with antique Sultanabad carpets, making it especially effective beneath seating groups or in rooms that call for color, texture, and history in both traditional and contemporary settings.

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.