Carpets and Rugs

Bonhams holds multiple auctions of Fine Antique Oriental Carpets and Rugs per year. The department offers a vast selection from the finest Mohtasham Kashan carpets of central Persia to bold Turkish Oushak carpets and the avidly sought after tribal weavings of the Caucasus. With over 150 carpets and rugs to fit all sizes, colours, tastes and budgets, the auctions appeal to interior designers, rug enthusiasts and private buyers from around the globe.
Bonhams carpet department has vast experience in handling a wide variety of woven treasures. Dealing in Middle Eastern, Oriental and European carpets, rugs and tapestries our specialist department conducts auctions worldwide and continues to go from strength to strength.

Lots in future auctions

Highlights from past auctions

Sold for US$ 35,000 inc. premium
A Bidjar carpet Northwest Persia size approximately 15ft. 7in. x 22ft. 3in.
Sold for US$ 42,700 inc. premium
A Yazd carpet South Central Persia, size approximately 15ft. x 25ft.
Sold for US$ 61,000 inc. premium
A Sultanabad carpet Central Persia, size approximately 14ft. 3in. x 20ft.
Sold for US$ 42,700 inc. premium
A Khotan carpet Turkestan, size approximately 10ft. 2in. x 19ft. 3in.

Contacts

Carpets & Rugs (UK) Bonhams
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FaxFax: +44 (0) 8700 273613
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Carpets & Rugs (US) Bonhams
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Work +1 415 503 3214
FaxFax: +1 415 503 3300
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Mark Dance Bonhams
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Montpelier Street
London, SW7 1HH
United Kingdom
Work +44 20 8963 2812
FaxFax: +44 20 8963 2803
Specialist
Hadji Rahimipour Bonhams
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220 San Bruno Avenue
San Francisco, 94103
United States
Work +1 415 503 3392
FaxFax: +1 415 503 3300
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