Antique Sultanabad Persian Allover Floral Oversized Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB0472 14'7" × 27'7" $160,000

This magnificent Sultanabad rug, woven in Persia during the late 19th century, exemplifies the grandeur and artistry for which Sultanabad weavings are celebrated. The piece presents a beautifully balanced allover pattern, where scrolling vines, stylized palmettes, and delicate rosettes unfold across a soft ivory-beige field. Rendered with harmonious symmetry, the design creates a sense of openness and rhythm while maintaining impressive intricacy.

The palette is distinguished by warm earth tones—burnished terracotta, deep indigo, walnut brown, and muted teal—that contrast elegantly against the lighter ground. This nuanced use of color imbues the rug with both vibrancy and softness, lending it a timeless versatility suited to both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Framing the field is a bold border in midnight blue, adorned with a succession of ornate floral motifs that echo the central design while providing a strong, grounding presence. Multiple guard borders in rust, beige, and blue further enrich the composition with fine linear detail.

Hand-knotted with high-quality wool, this Sultanabad rug reflects the region’s hallmark characteristics: large-scale floral ornamentation, supple texture, and masterful use of color. Its substantial size and refined execution mark it as a statement piece, embodying the enduring elegance and artistry of Persian weaving traditions.

This rug from the Doris Leslie Blau Collection is not only a collectible statement of refined taste and exceptional craftsmanship—it is also a rare survival of the modernist movement as interpreted through Persian textile tradition. Doris Leslie Blau offers a broad and varied pricing spectrum, accommodating collectors and designers across a range of budgets—from modest vintage finds to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces.