Antique Sultanabad Persian Allover Floral Pale Sand Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1880 BB4642 12'2" × 18'0" $60,000

This antique Persian Sultanabad carpet, woven circa 1880, comes from the celebrated weaving tradition of northwestern Persia and reflects the generous scale and relaxed drawing for which these village-influenced workshop pieces are prized.

Its field is softly worn and richly layered, with an allover botanical design of palmettes, rosettes, angular blossoms, and vine tendrils unfolding across a dark, time-softened ground. Pale sand, dusty blue, olive, gold, and warm brown create a muted yet nuanced palette, while the faded contrasts lend the composition depth rather than a hard graphic edge.

A broad border system frames the interior with rosettes, leafy stems, and geometric floral motifs, adding structure without interrupting the rhythm of the field. Hand-knotted in wool, the carpet balances decorative presence with understated color, making it especially effective in rooms that call for historic character, botanical detail, and an anchored, collected look.

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.