Skinner to Host Auction of Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets
Intense bidding anticipated on over 300 lots of Oriental rugs and carpets
Boston, MA – April 21, 2011 – Skinner, Inc. will auction over 300 lots of fine Oriental rugs and carpets – including more than 50 room-sized carpets – at its Boston gallery on Saturday, May 7th, 2011. The diverse and active collection includes Anatolian, Caucasian, Chinese, French, Indian and Persian rugs and carpets.
Turkestan Rugs and Carpets
The Beshir Prayer Rug, lot 117, featured on the front cover of the auction catalog, was made in West Turkestan in the last half of the 19th century. The estimated value of this particularly rare piece is $10,000 - $12,000. Other gems from West Turkestan include two Tekke Torbas both from the second half of the 19th century; one estimated at $2,000 - $3,000, the other $800 - $1,000.
Anatolian Rugs and Carpets
The back cover of the auction catalog is lot 109, an East Anatolian Rug from the early 19th century. The estimated value of $12,000 - $15,000 reflects the rug’s age and rarity. Also from the East is a Yuruk Rug, third quarter 19th century, valued at $6,000 - $8,000. Representing Central Anatolia is lot 110, a Konya Prayer Rug, estimated at $3,500 - $4,500. Southwest Anatolia highlights include lot 108, a Dazkiri Rug estimated at $4,000 - $5,000 and lot 53, a Melas Rug estimated at $2,500 - $3,500.
Persian Rugs and Carpets
The largest carpet at auction will be lot 90, a 26 by 15 foot 4 inch Bidjar Carpet from the late 19th century, Northwest Persia. Its estimated value is $20,000 - $25,000. Other offerings from the region include a runner, lot 133, from the last quarter 19th century, estimated at $4,000 - $6,000; lot 136, a Bidjar Carpet, last quarter 19th century, valued between $7,000 - $9,000; and a Serapi Carpet, late 19th/early 20th century, lot 114, estimated at $10,000 - $12,000. Featured from West Persia is lot 138, a Fereghan-Sarouk Carpet, estimated at $8,000 - $10,000 and lot 140, a Fereghan Carpet, late 19th/early 20th century, valued at $10,000 - $12,000. Finally from the Southeast is lot 139, a Lavar Kerman Carpet, second half 19th century, estimated at $8,000 - $12,000.
Caucasus Rugs and Carpets
Caucasian rugs are represented with several beautiful works coming from the Southwest including lot 93, a Kazak Rug, third quarter 19th century, estimated at $3,000 - $4,000; a Sewan Kazak Rug, lot 123, estimated at $6,000 - $8,000; and lot 129, a Kazak Prayer Rug, last quarter 19th century, valued at $6,000 - $8,000. Weavings from the East include the first lot in the sale, a Marasali Prayer Rug from the last quarter 19th century, valued at $2,500 - $3,500; another Marasali Prayer Rug from the same time period, lot 121, estimated at $5,000 - $7,000; and lot 99, an Akstafa Prayer Rug, from the last quarter 19th century, estimated at $2,500 - $3,500.
In addition to rugs and carpets, the auction also includes a few lots of other textiles such as a shawl, some embroidery samplers, a saddle cover, and several Central Asian Suzanis. There are also a few bags, including a Shahsavan Soumak Bag, lot 101, estimated at $1,500 - $2,000, and several collections of books related to rugs and textiles.
Previews, Catalog and Bidding
Previews will be held at Skinner Inc.’s Boston gallery, located at 63 Park Plaza, on Thursday, May 5th, 2011 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm; on Friday, May 6th, 2011 from 2:00 to 7:00 pm; and Saturday, May 7th, 2011 from 9:00 to 11:00 am.
The illustrated catalog for auction 2545B is available for $18 from Skinner, Inc.’s Subscription Department at (508) 970-3100. Prices realized will be available at www.skinnerinc.com during and after the sale. Skinner's site also allows users to view all lots in the auctions, leave bids, order catalogs, and bid live in real-time through SkinnerLive! Or, for more information call 508-970-3000.
About Skinner
Skinner, Inc. is one of the world’s leading auction houses for antiques and fine art and the only major auction house headquartered in New England. With expertise in over 20 specialty collecting areas, Skinner draws the interest of buyers from all over the world and its auctions regularly achieve world record prices. Skinner provides a broad range of auction and appraisal services, and it is widely regarded as one of the most trusted names in the auction business. Skinner’s appraisal experts regularly appear on the PBS-TV series, Antiques Roadshow, and its specialty departments include American Furniture & Decorative Arts, American & European Paintings & Prints, European Furniture & Decorative Arts, 20th Century Design, Fine Ceramics, Fine Jewelry, Textiles & Couture, Fine Musical Instruments, Asian Works of Art, Fine Wines, Rare Books & Manuscripts, Science & Technology, Oriental Rugs & Carpets, American Indian & Ethnographic Art, Fine Judaica, Antique Motor Vehicles, Toys, Dolls & Collectibles, and Discovery. Skinner galleries are located in Boston and Marlborough, Mass. For more information on upcoming auctions and events, visit Skinner's web site www.skinnerinc.com.
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Contacts
- Gary Richards, Director of Oriental Rugs & Carpets, 508-970-3247, rugs@skinnerinc.com
- Kate de Bethune, Director of Marketing, 508-970-3231, kdebethune@skinnerinc.com