Antique Sultanabad Persian Floral Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB8846 12'2" × 15'8" $85,000

This antique Sultanabad Persian rug, woven around 1900 in the historic weaving tradition of northwestern Persia, presents a formal hand-knotted wool composition with the spacious scale and refined drawing for which Sultanabad carpets are known.

A deep teal field is filled with an allover lattice of blossoms, rosettes, and scrolling vine work, creating a lively rhythm without losing clarity. A softly articulated central medallion and crest-like accents lend the design a measured axis, while the palette of brick red, cream, navy blue, and touches of rust keeps the surface warm and layered.

A broad botanical border with saz leaves and floral cartouches frames the field with architectural confidence, and the warm tan ground at the perimeter lightens the darker center beautifully. The result is a Persian floral antique rug that feels balanced, textured, and quietly formal, well suited to interiors that call for structure, color, and traditional character.

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.