Sultanabad Persian Antique Allover Geometric Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB8560 13'4" × 20'6" $130,000

This antique Persian Sultanabad rug, woven circa 1880, belongs to the historic weaving tradition of northwestern Persia. Hand-knotted in wool, it shows the generous scale and relaxed symmetry that made Sultanabad carpets so enduringly desirable for grand interiors.

A light beige field creates a calm backdrop for an allover composition of stylized palmettes, rosettes, angular blossoms, and vinework. Soft terracotta, camel, dusty blue, warm brown, and muted indigo appear in measured rhythm, giving the pattern a lyrical, painterly movement while preserving the structured geometry associated with Heriz and Sultanabad design. The drawing feels open yet orderly, allowing the antique field to breathe between the motifs.

A rust-toned border frames the interior with octagonal medallions, floral devices, and small geometric accents, reinforcing the rug’s architectural presence. Its time-softened palette and balanced ornament make it especially effective in large rooms, where it can ground traditional, transitional, or Arts and Crafts interiors with warmth, texture, and historic character.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug exemplifies superior artistry, historic character, and timeless sophistication. DLB is internationally recognized for offering exceptional antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs of remarkable quality and provenance.