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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Carpet with Modern Style

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79228 Late 19th Century Distressed Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, 13'11 x 19'02. Woven in the golden twilight of the 19th century, this hand knotted wool distressed antique Persian Sultanabad rug evokes the grandeur of a fading imperial garden, its every thread steeped in memory and grace. At the heart of the composition lies a majestic concentric medallion, radiating outward in nested cusps of beige and brick red. These scalloped contours echo like ripples in still water, their mirrored reflections blossoming into the corner spandrels, which in turn cradle the celestial navy blue field with a quiet, rhythmic harmony. Once bold, the hues have softened into a poetic duskiness, with time and footfall having gently burnished its surface into a rich patina of age and relaxed refinement. The magnificent field itself, a deep and lovingly worn navy blue, now resembles twilight velvet beneath the stars—a backdrop to the flourishing dance of vines, palmettes, and stylized foliage. This extraordinary allover pattern speaks not of symmetry, but of song: of flora climbing toward unseen heavens, unfurling with measured exuberance and curling back into themselves in meditative repose. Amid the tracery are sinuous forms and floral arabesques, each rendered with a confident looseness that reveals the weaver’s mastery not only of design, but of feeling. It is an exclusive field alive with a painterly spirit—less diagram than dreamscape. Encasing this botanical reverie is a rustic red border, bold and warm like the memory of sun-washed clay. Here, lotus blossoms, rosettes, and stylized garlands parade with noble purpose, each signature motif distinct yet unified, like the verses of a ghazal. Some petals are sharply delineated; others drift into abstraction, softened by the wool’s age and the dyes’ organic ebb. A narrower inner floral meander guard band lends delicate punctuation to the central composition, while a twin pair of outer meander guards flanks the border like sentinels—graceful yet grounded, their scrolling rhythm offering visual repose. Altogether, this rare one-of-a-kind work of art is a testament to the Sultanabad school’s synthesis of grandeur and gentleness—a masterpiece of scale whose distressed surface only deepens its mystique. As a floor covering, it was once the stage for conversation and ceremony; as a historical textile, it now becomes a relic of aesthetic endurance. This is not merely a rug, but a woven poem—one that speaks fluently in the language of nature, memory, and Persian artistry. Its softened palette and stately proportions make it a living bridge between the past and the present, inviting the viewer not only to admire, but to remember. Distressed. Age Wear. Abrash. Hand knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 13'11 x 19'02. Pile Height: 0.21 of an inch. Date: 1880's. Late 19th Century.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 167 in (424.18 cm)Length: 230 in (584.2 cm)
  • Style:
    Sultanabad (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
    Iran
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880-1889
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 79228 Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, 13'11 x 19'021stDibs: LU942945416392

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