Bonhams Skinner will hold an online auction dedicated to antique rugs and textiles, closing on 12 May 2026 at 13:00 EDT. The sale features a wide selection drawn from private collections and estates.
The auction comprises 340 lots and continues the house’s tradition of presenting material from a variety of weaving traditions and historical periods.
Public previews will take place at the Marlborough Galleries on 7, 8, and 11 May, from 10:00 to 16:00 each day.
Lot 98 – Bidjar Carpet 12 ft. 1 in. x 19 ft. 11 in. – c. fourth quarter 19th century. Estimate US$18,000 – US$24,000
Lot 234 – Saryk Ensi Turkestan 4 ft. 4 in. x 6 ft. 2 in. – Turkestan c. 19th century. Estimate US$800 – US$1,200Lot 254 – Feraghan Rug with Yellow Ground 4 ft. 11 in. x 9 ft. 4 in. – c. early 20th century. Estimate US$1,000 – US$2,000Lot 308 – Bidjar Carpet 7 ft. 4 in. x 12 ft. – c. first quarter 20th century. Estimate US$1,500 – US$2,500Lot 93 – Afshar Rug 3 ft. 3 in. x 3 ft. 11 in. – c. late 19th century. Estimate US$2,000 – US$3,000Lot 341 – Sherkarlu Qashqai Rug 6 ft. x 7 ft. 8 in. – c. late 19th century. Estimate US$2,000 – US$3,000Lot 74 – Avar Rug Caucasus 3 ft. 9 in. x 4 ft. 6 in. – Caucasus c. mid 19th century. Estimate US$4,000 – US$6,000Lot 48 – Heriz Carpet 10 ft. 10 in. x 14 ft. 9 in. – c. 1900. Estimate US$7,000 – US$10,000Lot 26 – Heriz Karaja Carpet 12 ft. 4 in. x 15 ft. 6 in. – circa late 19th century. Estimate US$5,000 – US$6,000Lot 29 – Serapi Carpet 10 ft. 3 in. x 15 ft. 2 in. – c. 1900. Estimate US$7,000 – US$9,000Lot 46 – Bahkshaish Carpet 11 ft. 2 in. x 13 ft. 5 in. – c. third quarter to late 19th century, Estimate US$10,000 – US$15,000Lot 6 – Marasali Prayer Rug Caucasus 4 ft. x 4 ft. 5 in. – Caucasus c. second half 19th century, dated. Estimate US$7,000 – US$9,000Lot 4 – Karachoph Kazak Rug Caucasus 6 ft. x 7 ft. 1 in. – Caucasus c. second half 19th century. Estimate US$5,000 – US$7,000
The online catalogue, including estimates, is available on the Bonhams website.
Location: Bonhams Skinner, Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA
