73681 Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, 11'09 x 16'01.
The Golden Sultanabad: Late 19th Century Persian Masterpiece of Quiet Elegance
There is a certain confidence woven into a late 19th century Persian Sultanabad—an assurance born from scale, refinement, and a palette that whispers rather than declares. This hand-knotted wool Persian masterwork embodies that quiet authority. Its expansive proportions and softly aged tones evoke the grand salons and formal reception rooms for which Sultanabad carpets were originally commissioned. It does not compete for attention; it commands it through composure.
The exceptional field unfolds in a harmonious wash of warm camel, burnished wheat, and muted earthy hues, layered with an intricate all-over botanical design. Stylized palmettes, rosettes, and scrolling vinery drift across the surface in a measured cadence, creating a painterly tableau of movement. The continuous pattern in this extraordinary masterpiece suggests infinity—an endless garden without beginning or end. The symmetry is disciplined yet fluid, offering a sense of cultivated abundance balanced by architectural clarity.
Encircling the field, a broad main border anchors the composition with rhythmic floral medallions and elaborate vinery. Guard bands frame the whole with subtle precision, enhancing its stately structure. Symbolically, the flourishing palmettes and rosettes speak to prosperity, vitality, and the enduring cycles of nature—motifs deeply embedded in Persian artistic heritage. The softened abrash and gentle patina acquired over more than a century lend the surface a luminous depth, as though time itself has burnished each motif to perfection.
This exquisite work of art is more than a decorative element—it is an heirloom-scale statement of cultivated taste. Perfect for Grand Traditional interiors, Neoclassical estates, and refined European-inspired spaces, it also lends gravitas to contemporary rooms seeking warmth and historical depth. For the discerning collector, it offers that rare equilibrium of monumentality and restraint—a piece with presence, provenance, and the unmistakable aura of authenticity that only true 19th century craftsmanship can deliver.
Perfect for a great room, wine cellar, executive suite, conservatory, state room, royal suite, hotel lobby, music room, living room, dining room, drawing room, private library, golf locker room, billiards room, clubhouse, large home office, master retreat, private Chambers, studio, study, loft, lounge, entertainment parlor, trophy room, large bedroom, or formal sitting room. Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: Arts & Crafts, Craftsman, Bungalow, Belgian, Artisan, Rustic, Lodge, Cabin, Adirondack, Black Forest, Lake Tahoe, Colonial, Spanish Revival, William and Mary, Farmhouse, Cottage, Traditional, Eclectic, Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Industrial, Amish, European, Puritan, Shaker, Flemish, Plantation, Traditional, and Organic Modern.
- Rendered in variegated shades of sienna, camel, coffee, brown, tawny, latte, mocha, espresso, chocolate, caramel, russet, ecru, tan, sand, beige, taupe, sage, and gray with other accent colors.
- Abrash. Antique Wash.
- Hand-knotted wool.
- Made in Iran.
- Measures: 11'09 x 16'01.
- Date: 1890's. Late 19th Century.
