We have curated a selection of rugs and carpets with auction prices from notable December 2024 sales. These include Bonhams Skinner’s ‘Fine Carpets and Textiles’ on December 19, Uppsala Auktions Kammare’s ‘Important Sale’ on December 11, Schuler Auction’s A175 on December 6, and Nazmiyal Auctions ‘The Collector’s Auction: Rare Antique, Vintage & Modern Rugs’ on December 1. These are now included in the rug auction price guide.
Bonhams Skinner ‘Fine Carpets and Textiles’ 19 December 2024. Lot 1 Salor Torba with Aksu Design c. first half 19th century. 1 ft. 7 in. x 3 ft. 11 in. Virtually full pile, except for areas with a corroded magenta silk. There are a few small, old repairs on the edges. Estimate US$8,000 – US$12,000. Sold US$20,480
Bonhams Skinner ‘Fine Carpets and Textiles’ 19 December. Lot 9. Bakhshaish carpet circa late 19th century with Hunting Scene. 4 ft. 8 in. x 5 ft. 7 in. Natural colors. Foundation is mostly cotton with some wool. Sold for US$43,520
Bonhams Skinner ‘Fine Carpets and Textiles’ 19 December. Lot 4 Kurdish Bidjar circa late 19th century. 5 ft. 11 in. x 7 ft. 8 in. Very good condition. Estimate US$4,000 – US$6,000. Sold US$3,072
Uppsala Auktions Kammare “Important Sale” 11 December 2024. Lot 583. An antique Shakhrisyabz suzani embroidery. Uzbekistan, late 19th century. Ca. 246 x 182 cm. Five textiles sewn together. Lined. Estimate € 3.500 – 5.200. Hammerprice 155.000 SEK approximately € 13.530
Schuler Auction A175 on 6 December 2024. Lot 69. Fachralo Kazak dated 1913. Size 169×263 cm (ft. 5.6×8.7). Very good condition. Estimate EUR 1.110 – 1.560. Hammerprice CHF 2.400. Approximately EUR 2.556
Nazmiyal Auctions “The Collector’s Auction: Rare Antique, Vintage & Modern Rugs” 1 December 2024. Lot 400. Antique Caucasian Tribal Kazak Rug ca. 1900, 6 ft 6 in x 4 ft 4 in (1.98 m x 1.32 m). In good contion. The pile is low and even with scattered areas of oxidized browns. Scattered minor tinted areas in the rug. The two ends and two sides are original and secured. There is no dryness in the foundation. Estimate $8,000 – $12,000. Hammerprice $4,250
Nazmiyal Auctions “The Collector’s Auction: Rare Antique, Vintage & Modern Rugs” 1 December 2024. Lot 442. Large Modern Persian Sultanabad 19 ft 10 in x 12 ft 8 in (6.05 m x 3.86 m). Very good condition. The pile is full and even. The two ends and the two sides are original and secured. There is no dryness in the foundation. Estimate $15,000 – $25,000. Hammerprice $5,500
Nazmiyal Auctions “The Collector’s Auction: Rare Antique, Vintage & Modern Rugs” 1 December 2024. Lot 498. Tribal Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug ca. 1900, 4 ft 3 in x 3 ft 6 in (1.3 m x 1.07 m). In good condition. The pile is low and evenly worn. One end is partially and professionally re-woven and secured. The other end is complete and secured. The sides are secured. There is no dryness in the foundation. Estimate $4,000 – $6,000. Hammerprice $2,000
