Sultanabad Persian Antique Floral Allover Classic Taupe Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB7190 13'4" × 21'0" $85,000

Woven in Persia circa 1880, this antique Sultanabad carpet belongs to the celebrated village tradition known for large-scale, artful floral weaving. Hand-knotted in wool, it has the relaxed, collectible character that defines the best late-19th-century Persian carpets.

An allover botanical trellis spreads across the field in branching vines, rosettes, and stylized blossoms, creating movement without a strict central medallion. The composition feels painterly and open, with the motifs breathing across a warm rust-red ground softened by classic taupe and enlivened with navy blue, sage green, and dusty teal. The drawing is deliberately loose, giving the carpet an elegant, timeworn ease.

A clearly articulated border system frames the field with smaller floral repeats and a calm light ground, lending definition to the busier interior. Woven with a cotton foundation and a supple wool pile, this antique Persian Sultanabad rug brings warmth, pattern, and historical depth to formal rooms, layered living spaces, or interiors that need a grounded decorative statement.

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.