Sultanabad Persian Antique Allover Geometric Slate Gray Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB7762 13'9" × 16'7" $130,000

This antique Persian Sultanabad rug, woven circa 1920, reflects the storied weaving tradition of northwestern Persia with an allover composition that feels both structured and relaxed.

A slate gray field sets the tone, filled with a repeating trellis of red-outlined cartouches and softly drawn floral devices. Small blossoms, vine tendrils, and geometric medallion-like forms appear in ivory, navy blue, brick red, and touches of teal, creating a pattern that shifts between order and ornament. The worn clarity of the drawing gives the design depth without overwhelming the eye.

A brick-red border, animated with stylized flowers and scrolling vines, frames the field and intensifies the rug’s warm-cool contrast. Hand-knotted in wool, the carpet has the durable, tactile character associated with fine antique Sultanabad rugs. Its muted palette and rhythmic geometry make it especially versatile beneath seating areas or in interiors that call for historic presence, visual movement, and a calm, collected finish.

A treasured piece from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug embodies the gallery's longstanding commitment to sourcing carpets of exceptional artistry and historical significance. DLB offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, welcoming collectors and designers at every level.