Antique Sultanabad Persian Allover Floral Cream Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB6711 12'0" × 17'2" $65,000

This antique Persian Sultanabad rug, woven circa 1880, reflects the celebrated weaving tradition of historic Sultanabad in northwestern Persia. Hand-knotted in wool, it balances an expansive, allover composition with the relaxed elegance that made these carpets so desirable for both grand interiors and modern rooms.

The field is set in a rich brick-red tone and filled with oversized floral medallions, scrolling vines, and layered foliate ornament. Cream, sage, pale blue, olive, and touches of navy animate the surface, giving the design depth without disturbing its rhythmic symmetry. The result is bold, botanical, and visually active, yet never rigid.

A broad border in dark navy and ivory frames the carpet with large lobed cartouches and stylized blossoms, sharpening the perimeter and lending the rug a strong architectural edge. As an antique Persian floral rug, it offers the kind of warmth and pattern that suits traditional, transitional, and collected interiors alike.

A treasured piece from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug embodies the gallery's longstanding commitment to sourcing carpets of exceptional artistry and historical significance. DLB offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, welcoming collectors and designers at every level.