Sultanabad Persian Antique Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1920 BB8413 12'3" × 16'6" $85,000

This antique Persian Sultanabad carpet, woven circa 1920, comes from the celebrated weaving tradition of northwestern Persia and presents the generous scale associated with village rugs made for larger rooms. Hand-knotted in wool, it balances expressive drawing with an architectural sense of order.

A deep navy field sets off an allover botanical trellis, where palmettes, rosettes, and stylized blossoms branch across the surface in a loose, rhythmic network. The motifs are softened by age, giving the composition a relaxed elegance rather than rigid formality. Pale beige, muted sage, soft blue, and touches of terracotta keep the pattern luminous against the dark ground.

The broad border, rendered in warm tan and cool celadon tones, frames the field with scrolling floral ornaments and repeating cartouches. Rich in presence yet easy to layer, this Sultanabad antique rug brings depth, warmth, and historic character to traditional, transitional, or thoughtfully modern 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.