Antique Sultanabad Persian Floral Allover Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB7803 10'3" × 13'9" $75,000

Antique Persian Sultanabad rug, woven circa 1920 in the historic carpet-making tradition of northwestern Persia, hand-knotted in wool. It carries the easy elegance for which Sultanabad weavings are prized, combining generous scale with a softened, decorative hand.

The composition opens onto a slate-blue field animated by an allover botanical arrangement of palmettes, blossoms, scrolling vines, and mirrored floral forms. Rather than rigid geometry, the drawing has a painterly looseness, with layered motifs that create movement from edge to edge while preserving a clear sense of balance. An interior frame adds another band of ornament, giving the rug depth and structure.

A pronounced terracotta and brick-red border encloses the design, punctuated by ivory, sage, muted gold, and touches of sky blue. The result is a nuanced antique Persian floral rug with warmth, rhythm, and a lived-in luminosity. Its formal but relaxed presence makes it well suited to traditional, transitional, and collected interiors alike.

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.