Freeman's Oriental Rugs & Carpets

Freeman’s auction “Oriental Rugs & Carpets” will take place 10 October 2012 at 12:00 noon in Philadelphia. The viewing exhibition is open for the public Friday 5 October 10 am – 4:30 pm, Saturday 6 October 12 noon – 5 pm and Monday 8 October 10 am – 4:30 pm.

This auction includes 125 old, semi-antique and antique rugs and carpets. Most of them, circa 70 %, are Persian rugs but also Caucasian, Anatolian, Chinese and Indian rugs are present. Nearly all lots are knotted pile rugs.

Lot 815. *Sarouk* *Fereghan* carpet, west persia, circa late 19th century, Estimate: $4000 – 6000

Lot 818. *Bakshaish* Carpet, north persia, circa late 19th century, Estimate: $4000 – 6000

Lot 823. Khorassan carpet, northeast persia, circa 1st quarter 20th century, Estimate: $7000 – 9000

Lot 819. Kashmir silk carpet, north india, circa 2nd half 20th century, Estimate: $5000 – 7000

Location and more information: Freeman Auctioneers, 1808 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA.