Antique Sultanabad Persian Medallion Floral Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB4925 10'6" × 13'6" $43,000

This antique Persian Sultanabad rug, woven around 1900, belongs to the grand village weaving tradition of northwestern Persia. Hand-knotted in wool, it reflects the relaxed scale and refined practicality that made Sultanabad carpets so enduringly sought after.

An open soft beige field gives the composition room to breathe, allowing the softly drawn central medallion to emerge with quiet authority. Scrolling vines, floral sprays, and foliate forms spread outward in muted ivory, taupe, olive, and pale dusty pink, with touches of faded gold that lend the design a gentle antique glow. The softened drawing and generous negative space keep the pattern airy rather than dense.

A broad floral border frames the field with rosettes, tendrils, and small blossoms, reinforcing the rug’s balanced structure. The result is a Persian medallion rug with calm presence and decorative versatility, well suited to rooms that call for pattern, warmth, and a time-softened antique character.

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.