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.

Auctions

in Carpets and Rugs

Lots in future auctions

Highlights from past auctions

Sold for US$ 22,367 inc. premium
A Sultanbad carpet Central Persia size approximately 12ft. x 14ft. 10in.
Sold for US$ 22,500 inc. premium
A Tehran carpet Central Persia size approximately 12ft. x 19ft.
Sold for US$ 22,500 inc. premium
A Tabriz carpet Northwest Persia size approximately 11ft. x 18ft. 8in.
Sold for £23,125 inc. premium
A pair of Nain carpets, Central Persia, circa 1940, 13 ft x 10 ft 4 in (397 x 315 cm ...