Sultanabad Persian Antique Floral Allover Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB7191 13'2" × 17'2" $75,000

This antique Persian Sultanabad rug, woven circa 1880, reflects the refined village-carpet tradition of northwestern Persia in hand-knotted wool. Its light beige field gives the composition an open, airy base, while the drawing remains richly worked and deeply layered.

An allover botanical scheme unfolds across the center in a measured lattice of rosettes, palmettes, and vine work, with medallion-like forms lending the design a quiet structure. Time has softened the contrast, allowing dusty blue, brick red, warm taupe, and muted brown accents to read in a painterly way rather than a crisp graphic one. The result is a floral pattern with movement and restraint in equal measure.

A terracotta-red border frames the field with greater visual weight, its scrolling blossoms and angular vine details adding definition without interrupting the rug’s relaxed rhythm. Elegant yet approachable, it brings antique character, warmth, and decorative depth to traditional rooms as well as more contemporary interiors.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.