Antique Sultanabad Persian Allover Floral Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1920 BB7772 13'6" × 23'5" $130,000

This antique Persian Sultanabad carpet, circa 1920, reflects the western Persian weaving tradition in a hand-knotted wool format made for a substantial interior. Its composition is an allover floral lattice rather than a central medallion, giving the piece an easy, continuous rhythm.

Across the brick red field, stylized blossoms, palmettes, and leafy vines interlace in soft ivory, forest green, muted blue, and touches of terracotta. The pattern feels structured yet informal: repeated trellis motifs create order, while the finely worked details keep the surface lively and responsive. A crisp ivory border, edged with narrow guards, frames the field with scrolling floral ornament.

The result is a Sultanabad rug with both presence and restraint, equally suited to anchoring formal seating or warming a layered, more relaxed scheme. Age has gently softened the colors, lending the carpet a mellow patina that enhances its antique character and underscores the enduring appeal of Persian floral design.

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.