Antique Sultanabad Persian Allover Floral Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB8526 11'2" × 20'5" $85,000

This antique Persian Sultanabad rug, hand-knotted in wool circa 1920, reflects the grand weaving tradition of western Persia. Its expansive layout and softened drawing give the piece a relaxed, collected character, while the antique patina preserves the sense of age that makes Sultanabad carpets so desirable to designers and collectors.

The rug is composed around an allover floral and foliate pattern worked across a warm tan and rose-brown ground. Large blossoms, scrolling vines, trellis accents, and palmette-inspired forms appear within a framed inner field, then continue into a broad border softened by time. The result is rhythmic rather than rigid, with muted contrast and a gently weathered surface.

That balance of structure and ease gives the carpet a quiet decorative presence suited to formal living rooms, dining rooms, or layered contemporary interiors. Its Arts and Crafts character feels especially apt, translating Persian ornament into a calmer, more architectural language. Light beige, taupe, and warm brown tones further enhance its versatility and refined warmth.

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.