Sultanabad Persian Antique Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1910 BB7638 12'5" × 14'3" $53,000

Woven in Persia circa 1910, this antique Sultanabad rug belongs to the celebrated western Persian weaving tradition, admired for floral carpets with generous scale and enduring elegance.

Set against a deep navy-black field, the composition opens into an allover trellis of branching vines, stylized palmettes, and repeating botanical medallions. Warm tan outlines lend definition to the architecture of the design, while brick red, light blue, sage, and ivory accents keep the pattern animated and easy to read. The result is a carpet with pronounced movement and a balanced, antique revival character, where the structure feels formal but never rigid.

A wide red border, filled with geometric blossoms and scrolling ornament, frames the interior with confidence and echoes the palette within. Hand-knotted in wool, the rug offers the supple texture and lasting durability prized in antique Persian rugs. Its dark ground, rhythmic floral layout, and square-format presence make it especially effective for anchoring formal living rooms, libraries, or transitional dining spaces.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug embodies the rich heritage and refined craftsmanship that define the world's most exceptional carpets. Established in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau has earned an international reputation for curating rare and important rugs spanning centuries of design history.