‘Auctions’ Archives
Dorotheum Carpet Auction in Vienna
by Hans Homm. The first only carpet auction by Dorotheum was held on September 14, 2010 in their grand company Headquaters, Dortheergasse 17, Vienna. Palais Dorotheum is a magnifficent building worth a visit anytime. The full splendour of the old Habsburg monarcy. The rugs were well presented. A fine match to the arcitecture. The sale was well attended attracting a crowd of over [...]
Bonhams 5 October
Bonhams auction Oriental & European Carpets & Rugs will take place 5 October in London. The auction includes 180 lots. Among them a 17th century Ushak carpet. Location and more information: Bonhams (online catalogue), Knightsbridge, London
Christies 7 October
Christies auction Oriental Rugs and Carpets 7 October 2010 in London includes 227 lots. The carpets and rugs are in the price range between 1.500 GBP to 120.000 GBP. Among them a 350 years old Transylvanian double-niche rug. Location and more information: Christies (online catalogue),  King Street, London
Nagel review
by Sarah Haberkern. The recent Nagel auction 7 September 2010 reflected the present economical situation. The sale was lightly attended, and though the number of sold items was near normal, the prices fetched were mostly subdued. Attendance might have been further dampened by the new early September dates with the preview taking place 4-7 September and the auction on 7 [...]
Rippon Boswell auction 25 September
Rippon Boswell's General Rug Auction will take place 25 September 2010 in Wiesbaden, Germany. Their catalogue is now online and includes high resolution images of the 282 lots. Many of the tribal collectable rugs in this auction are in the price range below 1.000 EUR which makes this auction interesting for the ordinary collector too. Location: Rippon Boswell, [...]
