Helena Gumley
Specialist
Helena Gumley is Specialist for Rugs & Tapestries at Bonhams Knightsbridge in London.
Bonhams holds multiple auctions of fine antique oriental carpets and rugs and European tapestries throughout the year. Our Carpets, Rugs & Tapestries 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 carpets and rugs to fit all sizes, colours, tastes and budgets, our auctions appeal to interior designers, rug enthusiasts and private buyers from around the globe.
Buying and selling caprets, rugs and tapestries at Bonhams
Bonhams Carpets, Rugs & Tapestries department has vast experience in handling a wide variety of woven treasures. Dealing in Middle Eastern, Oriental and European carpets, rugs and tapestries, we conduct auctions in London, Los Angeles, Edinburgh, Paris and Marlborough, Massachusetts, as well as Copenhagen and Stockholm through Bonhams' sister companies. Contact a specialist directly for more information or submit your item online for a free auction estimate.
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Helena Gumley is Specialist for Rugs & Tapestries at Bonhams Knightsbridge in London.
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31 May – 7 June | Edinburgh
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14 – 15 June | Stockholm, Bukowskis
12 July | London, New Bond Street
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