Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets at Skinner

Skinner’s next special carpet auction ‘Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets’ will take place 22 March 2014 in Boston and includes 279 carpet lots. This auction is Lawrence Kearney’s first auction as Director of Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets. His debut with Skinner will feature a selection of fine carpets from New England homes, as well as an assortment of fine and antique textiles, including Kashmir shawls, Ottoman textiles, and Central Asian embroideries.

Skinner’s preview exhibition will be open for the public 20-22 March. Skinner invites to an event Friday 21 March at the Skinner Boston Gallery where Lawrence Kearney, Department Director, will present highlights from the ‘Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets’ auction.

Lot 2. Star Ushak Carpet, West Anatolia, early 19th century. Estimate $3,000 - $4,000 — Lot 2. Star *Ushak* Carpet, West Anatolia, early 19th century. Estimate $3,000 – $4,000

Lot 167. Bidjar Carpet, Northwest Persia, early 20th century. Estimate $5,000 - $6,000 — Lot 167. *Bidjar* Carpet, Northwest Persia, early 20th century. Estimate $5,000 – $6,000

Lot 158. Karachov Kazak Rug, Southwest Caucasus, mid-19th century. Estimate $12,000 - $15,000 — Lot 158. Karachov *Kazak* Rug, Southwest Caucasus, mid-19th century. Estimate $12,000 – $15,000

Lot 145. Yomud Asmalyk, West Turkestan, third quarter 19th century. Estimate $12,000 - $15,000 — Lot 145. *Yomud* Asmalyk, West Turkestan, third quarter 19th century. Estimate $12,000 – $15,000

Lot 85. Heriz Carpet, Northwest Persia, late 19th century. Estimate $4,000 - $5,000 — Lot 85. *Heriz* Carpet, Northwest Persia, late 19th century. Estimate $4,000 – $5,000

Lot 59. Kazak Rug, Southwest Caucasus, early 20th century. Estimate $2,000 - $2,500 — Lot 59. *Kazak* Rug, Southwest Caucasus, early 20th century. Estimate $2,000 – $2,500

Lot 16. Kazak Rug, South Caucasus, third quarter 19th century. Estimate 1,000 - $1,200 — Lot 16. *Kazak* Rug, South Caucasus, third quarter 19th century. Estimate 1,000 – $1,200

Lot 4. Transylvanian Prayer Rug, West Anatolia, early 18th century. Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 — Lot 4. *Transylvanian* Prayer Rug, West Anatolia, early 18th century. Estimate $2,000 – $3,000

Their catalogue can be found online at www.skinnerinc.com.

Location and more information: Skinner, 63 Park Plaza, Boston