Market trends for auction prices Karabagh carpets and rugs
Explore auction prices for antique Karabagh rugs and gain insights into their market value. The selected auction results include details on size, age, estimates, sold prices, condition, auctioneer, and auction dates.
Karabagh rugs, originating from the Karabakh region in the South Caucasus, are renowned for their distinctive designs and color palettes. Most examples on this date back to the 19th century, reflecting the weaving traditions of the area.
Several auction houses have facilitated the sale of these antique Karabagh rugs, ensuring their provenance and authenticity. Auctioneers on this page include Austria Auction Company, Rippon Boswell, and Netherhampton Salerooms.
This page offers a resource for those interested in the market prices of antique Karabagh rugs.
Austria Auction Company ‘Fine Antique Oriental Rugs 40’ 8 March 2025. Lot 136 Early Karabagh 396 x 212 cm (13′ x 6′ 11″) Caucasus, 18th century. Condition: good according to age, low pile in places but not worn, some professional restorations, selvages rebound. Estimate: € 20.000 – 30.000. Sold € 23.750Netherhampton Salerooms ‘Carpets, Rugs and Textiles’ 17 April 2024. Lot 398 – Karabakh long rug, last quarter 19th century 10ft. 4in. x 4ft. 3.15m. x 1.22m. Overall even wear with corrosion to browns in places; small reweaves.Estimate £1,500-2,000. Sold for £1400Austria Auction Company’ ‘Fine Antique Oriental Rugs XXXV’ 2 December 2023. Lot 53, Karabagh 204 x 157 cm (6′ 8″ x 5′ 2″), Caucasus, late 19th century. Condition: used, low pile in places, sides and ends partially damaged, scattered small repairs. Estimate: € 1400 – 2000. Sold € 875Rippon Boswell ‘Major Autumn Auction’ 25 November 2023. Lot 52. Karabagh, South Caucasus, 195 x 124 cm, second half 19th century. New overcasting along the sides, slightly reduced upper finish, good overall condition. Estimate EUR 3,200 – 3,700. Sold EUR 3,750Rippon Boswell ‘Major Spring Auction’ 28 May 28th 2022. Lot 202. Karabagh, South Caucasus, Azerbaijan, 263 x 115 cm, second half 19th century. Good condition, the original selvedges survive but have been repaired in places. Estimate EUR 3,000 – 3,800. Sold EUR 3,100
