Sultanabad Persian Antique Floral Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1910 BB9079 12'10" × 15'4" $80,000

This antique Persian Sultanabad rug, woven circa 1910, reflects the grand floral weaving tradition of northwestern Persia. Its relaxed allover lattice composition gives the piece a graceful, room-filling presence while remaining open and easy to live with.

A warm tan field is layered with scrolling vines, rosettes, palmettes, and medallion-like blossoms arranged in a loose trellis. Rust red motifs provide the strongest accents, while dusty light blue, sage, and soft taupe soften the pattern and create a gently weathered palette. The broad border system reinforces the structure without overpowering the field.

That balance of ornament and restraint is what makes Sultanabad rugs so enduring in interiors: they anchor traditional rooms, temper more contemporary furnishings, and bring warmth to layered schemes. Hand-knotted in wool, this antique carpet has the mellow character and nuanced abrash collectors value in early Persian work.

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.