Antique Sultanabad Persian Allover Oversized Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1900 (Size Adjusted) BB7055 17'6" × 28'2" $190,000

This antique Sultanabad Persian carpet, circa 1900, reflects the grand weaving tradition of historic Sultanabad in northwestern Persia. Hand-knotted in wool, it belongs to the celebrated group of decorative antique carpets admired for their generous scale and refined, livable elegance.

The composition unfolds as an allover botanical lattice across a red-terracotta field, where mirrored vine scrolls, rosettes, palmettes, and small floral sprays repeat with an easy, rhythmic movement. Soft beige, sky blue, navy, rust, and warm tan accents lend the pattern clarity and depth, while the softened contrast keeps the drawing from feeling rigid or overly formal.

A carefully organized border system frames the field with scrolling blossoms and compact guard bands, giving the rug a strong architectural edge. Its timeworn surface and balanced palette make it especially well suited to dining rooms, living areas, and interiors that benefit from antique Persian character and a sense of warmth underfoot.

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.