Bonhams auctions in Edinburgh “Hensol, The Property of a Gentleman” 24 October 2012 and “Killochan Castle, The Property of Prinzessin Viola von Hohenzollern” 7 november 2012 both include Oriental and antique rugs and carpets.
Among the 13 carpet lots offered at the auction 24 October are two late 19th century pictorial Tabriz rugs, lot 180 and lot 186, with estimates between 2.000 – 3.000 £. Viewings take place 21-23 October.
Bonhams 24 October 2012: Lot 186, a Tabriz pictoral rug North West Persia, late 19th century 187 x 136cm. Estimate: £2,000 – 3,000
Bonhams 24 October 2012: Lot 180, a Tabriz pictorial rug North West Persia, late 19th century 182 x 137cm. Estimate: £2,500 – 3,000The auction 7 November includes 11 carpet lots and among them three oversize Persian carpets. Two Meshed carpets, lot 173 and lot 175, and a very large Sarouk carpet, lot 174. Viewings take place 4-6 November and Bonhams catalogue is online.
Bonhams 7 November 2012: Lot 173, a Meshed carpet 750cm x 425cm (24’8″ x 13’11”). Estimate: £7,000 – 9,000
Bonhams 7 November 2012: Lot 174, a large Sarouk carpet 705cm x 307cm (23’2″ x 10’1″). Estimate: £5,000 – 7,000
Bonhams 7 November 2012: Lot 175, a Meshed carpet 525cm x 365cm (17’3″ x 12′). Estimate: £2,500 – 3,500Location and more information: Bonhams, 22 Queen Street, Edinburgh