Antique Sultanabad Persian Floral Allover Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB7566 11'2" × 21'0" $95,000

This antique Persian Sultanabad rug, woven circa 1900, belongs to the celebrated floral weaving tradition of western Persia. Hand-knotted in wool, it presents the relaxed elegance, generous scale, and layered ornament collectors associate with antique Sultanabad carpets.

A brick red field supports an allover lattice of scrolling vines, palmettes, and stylized blossoms, punctuated by medallion-like floral forms that keep the composition lively yet organized. Ivory, teal blue, camel, and brown notes soften the warmth of the ground, creating a palette that feels layered, age-softened, and easy to place in a formal living room or a more casual interior. Its repeat avoids strict symmetry, which keeps the surface animated.

An ivory border with rosettes and flowering meanders frames the design cleanly, echoing the field without crowding it. The slightly distressed drawing lends the rug a relaxed, room-friendly presence and a distinguished, timeworn softness, making it equally effective beneath furniture or as a decorative anchor for a larger interior.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug embodies the rich heritage and refined craftsmanship that define the world's most exceptional carpets. Established in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau has earned an international reputation for curating rare and important rugs spanning centuries of design history.