Antique Sultanabad Persian Allover Rust Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB6597 12'8" × 19'0" $60,000

This antique Persian Sultanabad rug, hand-knotted in wool circa 1900, reflects the grand allover weaving tradition of Sultanabad in northwestern Persia. Its large-scale composition and softened palette give the piece the presence of a formal carpet while preserving the relaxed character prized by collectors and designers.

The rust field is filled with a repeating lattice of stylized palmettes, leafy vines, rosettes, and trellis-like links, arranged with measured symmetry. Rather than a strict central medallion, the design suggests a gentle medallion axis through the field, allowing the botanical repeat to read as spacious and balanced. Muted sage, taupe, ivory, and deep navy lend depth without disturbing the warm, timeworn ground.

A midnight-blue border frames the composition with floral heads, angular vine work, and small guard stripes that sharpen the rug’s outline. The result is a Sultanabad Persian rug with painterly rhythm, architectural clarity, and a patina that makes it especially appealing in traditional, transitional, and layered interiors.

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.