| Stock number | 18088 |
| Size | 5 ft 4 in x 9 ft 3 in (1.63 m x 2.82 m) |
| Origin | Persia / Iran |
| Age | Circa 1880 |
| Style | Sultanabad |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Brown Earth Tone |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
This late nineteenth-century Persian Sultanabad carpet is a superlative example of the "Ziegler" aesthetic, representing a pivotal moment in textile history when Western decorative taste met the ancient weaving traditions of the Arak region. Historically, these carpets were commissioned by the Anglo-Swiss firm Ziegler & Co., who adapted traditional Persian motifs into larger-scale, more "breathable" designs to suit the grand manor houses of Europe and America. This specific specimen is defined by its "true warm brown" field—a rare and sophisticated palette that offers an earthy, organic alternative to the more common madder reds of the era. The composition features a sprawling, "all-over" floral arrangement characterized by oversized palmettes, serrated leaves, and rhythmic scrolling vines.