Soulis Auctions continues the sale of the John Adair Jr. Collection with ‘Antique Caucasian Rugs & Modern Art – Session 2’, on 21 February 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. The auction includes 75 carpet lots (lot 77 – lot 151).
The auction forms part of a five-part series devoted to one of the most extensive private collections of Caucasian rugs to appear on the market in recent decades. As in the opening sale in December 2025, the second session combines important weavings with selected works of post-war modern art. John Adair’s collection is widely recognised for its breadth and consistency. Over many years, he assembled rugs representing all major Caucasian weaving centres.
Preview is available by appointment and on Friday, 20 February from 2 to 5 pm (Central Time) at Soulis Auctions’ premises in Lone Jack, Missouri.
Examples of Caucasian rugs on sale:
Lot 78. GENDJE RUG, LATE 19th CENTURY – Measures approximately 77 x 45 inches; 6ft.5 inches x 3ft.9in; 196 x 115cm. Estimate $2,500-$3,500
Lot 132. SHIRVAN PRAYER RUG, LAST QUARTER 19TH C – Measures approximately 58 x 45 inches; 4ft.10 inches 3ft.9in; 148 x 115cm. Estimate $2,500-$3,500Lot 147. A GENDJE PRAYER RUG, NORTH EAST CAUCASUS, 19THC. – Measures approximately 54 x 36 inches; 4ft.6 inches x 3ft; 138 x 92cm. Estimate $1,000-$1,500Lot 128. KUBA PRAYER RUG, NE CAUCASUS, CIRCA 1890 – Measures approximately 47 x 36 inches; 3ft.11 inches x 3ft; 120 x 92cm. Estimate $1,500-$2,500Lot 116. FINE KARABAGH CHONDZORESK RUG, LATE 19TH CENTURY – Measures approximately 77 x 52 inches; 6ft.5 inches x 4ft.4in; 196 x 133cm. Measures approximately 77 x 52 inches; 6ft.5 inches x 4ft.4in; 196 x 133cm.Lot 101. KAZAK TRIPLE MEDALLION RUG, DATED AH 1345/AD 1926 – Measures approximately 101 x 54 inches; 9ft.3 inches x 4ft.6in; 257 x 138cm. Estimate $1,500-$2,500Lot 112. SEWAN KAZAK RUG, THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY – Measures approximately 84 x 62 inches; 7ft. x 5ft.2in; 213 x 158cm. Estimate $3,000-$4,000Lot 108. LATE 19TH CENTURY AKSTAFA PRAYER RUG – Measures approximately 80 x 37 inches; 6ft.8 inches x 3ft.1in; 204 x 94cm. Estimate $2,800-$3,800Lot 89. AKSTAFA SHIRVAN LONG RUG, LAST QUARTER 19th C – Measures approximately 110 x 44 inches; 9ft.2 inches x 3ft.8in; 280 x 112cm. Estimate $3,000-$4,000Lot 87. A GOLLU CHICHI SEYCHOUR LONG RUG, CIRCA 1875 – Measures approximately 95 x 40 inches; 7ft.11 inches x 3ft.4in; 242 x 102cm. Estimate $3,000-$4,000Lot 100. UNUSUAL SHIRVAN PRAYER RUG, CIRCA 1880 – Measures approximately 54 x 44 inches; 4ft.6 inches x 3ft.8in; 138 x 112cm. Estimate $2,000-$3,000Lot 97. A KASIM USHAG RUG, KARABAGH, CIRCA 1880 – Measures approximately 96 x 50 inches; 8ft. x 4ft.2in; 244 x 127cm. Estimate $3,000-$4,000Lot 83. SHIRVAN BLOSSOM RUG, 2ND HALF 19TH C – Measures approximately 68 x 40 inches; 5ft.8 inches x 3ft.4in; 173 x 102cm. Estimate $2,000-$3,000
Location and more information: Soulis Auctions – Fine Art and Antiques, 529 W. Lone Jack–Lee’s Summit Rd, Lone Jack, MO 64070, USA. Preview by appointment: +1 816-697-3830 or email: Dirk@SoulisAuctions.com
