Auction prices for Caucasian Shirvan rugs and carpets
Explore auction prices for antique Shirvan 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.
Shirvan rugs are originating from the East Caucasus region. Most examples on this page date back to the 19th century, showcasing the weaving traditions of the area.
Several auction houses have facilitated the sale of these antique Shirvan rugs, ensuring their provenance and authenticity. Auctioneers on this page include Bonhams Skinner, Rippon Boswell, Austria Auction Company, Bruun Rasmussen, Netherhampton Salerooms, and Grogan & Company.
This page offers a resource for those interested in the market prices of antique Shirvan rugs.
Bonhams Skinner ‘Fine Carpets and Rare Textiles’ 17 July 2024. Lot 2. Shirvan Rug, Caucasus c. 1900. 3 ft. 9 in. x 6 ft. Very good original pile and condition with good ends and sides. Estimate US$2,000 – US$3,000. Sold US$2,048.Rippon Boswell ‘Major Spring Auction’ 1 June 2024. Lot 183. Shirvan Prayer Rug. East Caucasus 123 x 97 cm, mid 19th century. Completely preserved, with the original sides and the white kilim finishes. Somewhat sinuous. A number of restored creases. Pile in good condition. Estimate EUR 10,000 – 12,000. Sold EUR 11,250Austria Auction Company ‘Fine Antique Oriental Rugs XXXVII’ 25 May 2024. Lot:211. Shirvan Pictorial Rug 176 x 141 cm (5′ 9″ x 4′ 8″). Caucasus, late 19th century. Condition: very good, mostly good pile, scattered small repairs. Estimate: € 8000 – 12000. Sold € 9000.Bonhams Skinner ‘Fine Carpets & Rare Textiles’ 7 March 2024. Lot 92. Yellow Ground Shirvan Rug, Caucasus, c. 1880. 3 ft. 10 in. x 6 ft. It is in good, untouched, condition with a few little nicks to the edges and ends- but everything is original. Mostly full even pile except for typical corrosion of the brown dyes. Estimate $1,200 – $1,800. Sold for US$23,040Bruun Rasmussen Auction 919 on 5 March 2024. Lot 185. A double dated Shirvan tribal rug, Caucasus. All over design of multi colored hooked gül ornaments. Dated 1313=1895. 319 x 150 cm. Estimate 6.700 Euro. Hammerprice 4,024 EuroNetherhampton Salerooms 13 December 2023. Lot 395. Shirvan hexagonal column rug, 19th century, 6ft. 10in. x 4ft. 2in. Overall even wear with corrosion to dark browns in places; some re-piling in places. Est. £1500-2000. Sold £1815.Bonhams Skinner 1 August 2023. Lot 106. Yellow Field Shirvan Rug, Caucasus 3 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. 5 in., c. late 19th century. Overall decent condition. Estimate US$700 – US$1,000. Sold for US$4,160Rippon Boswell Major Autumn Auction 26 November 2022. Lot 99. Shirvan, East Caucasus 132 x 109 cm. Dated 1235 AH = 1820 AD. Provenance Collection of James D. Burns, Seattle. Slight signs of age and wear, various minor restored areas, replaced selvedges. Estimate EUR 10,000 – 12,000. Sold EUR 20,000Grogan & Company The Fine Rugs and Carpets Auction 12 June 2022. Lot 5. Shirvan Rug, Caucasus, Ca. 1900, 7 ft. 2 in. x 5 ft. Condition: Restored; rewoven side and end borders. Provenance The Collection of the late Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut. Estimate $2,000 – $3,000. Sold $8,750Austria Auction Company ‘Fine Antique Oriental Rugs XXI’ 1 August 2020. Lot 56. Shirvan Rug, 305 x 160 cm (10′ x 5′ 3″). Caucasus dated 1301 (1883). Condition: good, full pile, upper end slightly restored, scattered small repairs. Estimate €3,500 – €5,000. Sold €4.000
