Bonhams Islamic sale including carpets

Bonhams Islamic and Indian Art Department holds two sales a year covering a wide range of art and artefacts dating from the 9th to the 20th centuries. Their next sale ‘Islamic and Indian Art’ including carpets will take place Tuesday 7 October 2014 at 10:30 in London.

This auction includes 12 decorative workshop carpets from the period between 1880-1950 and their preview exhibition will be open for the public Sunday 5 October from 11:00 – 15:00 and Monday 6 October from 9:00 – 16.30.

Lot 263, A ZAREH PENYAMIN KUM KAPI SILK AND METAL THREAD RUG, Istanbul, Turkey, circa 1910, 174 x 107 cm. Estimate £25,000 - 35,000 — Lot 263, A ZAREH PENYAMIN KUM KAPI SILK AND METAL THREAD RUG, Istanbul, Turkey, circa 1910, 174 x 107 cm. Estimate £25,000 – 35,000

Lot 260, A KIRMAN LAVAR RUG, South East Persia, circa 1890, 218 x 143 cm. Estimate £8,000 - 10,000 — Lot 260, A KIRMAN LAVAR RUG, South East Persia, circa 1890, 218 x 143 cm. Estimate £8,000 – 10,000

Lot 258, A SILK AND METAL THREAD KUM KAPI RUG, Istanbul, Turkey, circa 1910, 179 x 127 cm. Estimate £20,000 - 30,000 — Lot 258, A SILK AND METAL THREAD KUM KAPI RUG, Istanbul, Turkey, circa 1910, 179 x 127 cm. Estimate £20,000 – 30,000

Lot 253, A SENNEH RUG, West Persia, circa 1880, 206 x 133 cm. Estimate £5,000 - 7,000 — Lot 253, A SENNEH RUG, West Persia, circa 1880, 206 x 133 cm. Estimate £5,000 – 7,000

Their online catalogue has been published and can be found at www.bonhams.com.

Location and more information: Bonhams, 101 New Bond Street, London