Antique Sultanabad Persian Medallion Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1900 BB5317 11'2" × 15'1" $85,000

This antique Persian Sultanabad carpet, woven circa 1900, reflects the relaxed floral weaving tradition of west-central Persia. Hand-knotted in wool, it belongs to the distinguished Sultanabad group prized for its generous scale and balanced, room-filling compositions.

A soft beige field supports a faded central medallion and drifting botanical ornament arranged in a painterly, open layout. Palmettes, vine scrolls, and foliate sprays emerge in muted olive, taupe, warm brown, and pale sand, while the border carries a more regular floral rhythm that frames the composition without closing it in.

The overall effect is airy and time-mellowed, with age softening the outlines and giving the surface a relaxed, almost watercolor quality. That quiet patina makes the rug especially effective in formal rooms, transitional interiors, or layered contemporary settings where an antique Persian medallion rug can provide warmth, history, and visual structure.

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.