Antique Sultanabad Persian Allover Floral Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB6899 13'3" × 20'10" $75,000

This antique Persian Sultanabad rug, woven circa 1920 in northwestern Persia, embodies the region’s celebrated allover floral tradition in a hand-knotted wool pile.

A brick-red field is filled with scrolling vinery, palmettes, rosettes, and foliate sprays drawn in softened ivory, dusty blue, warm taupe, and brown. The pattern moves without a central medallion, creating a continuous surface that feels expansive, balanced, and quietly architectural, while the dense hand-knotted weave keeps the drawing clear and well resolved.

A wide light beige border frames the composition with a refined botanical meander, echoing the field’s floral vocabulary in a calmer register. This is the kind of antique Sultanabad carpet that brings warmth and structure to a living room, dining room, or study, pairing Persian heritage with an easy, collected elegance and a softly timeworn palette that settles beautifully beneath upholstered furnishings.

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.