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Sotheby’s London, 3 November 2015, ‘Rugs and Carpets from Distinguished Collections’
‘Rugs and Carpets from Distinguished Collections’ at Sotheby’s in London on 3 November 2015 marks a return to the auctioneer’s New Bond Street rooms for sales dedicated to oriental rugs, carpets and associated textiles.
Carpets and Textiles from Distinguished Collections, Sotheby’s New York, 1 October 2015
SNY’s high-end auction of 'Carpets and Textiles from Distinguished Collections' on 1 October yielded a total of $2,236,000.
Daniel Shaffer · 3 min
Volkmann-Treffen 2015
The 2015 edition of Volkmann-Treffen will take place on 16–18 October 2015 at the Museum für Islamische Kunst/Kunstgewerbemuseums in Berlin.
Malin Lonnberg · 1 min
Many Happy Returns
‘Carpets and Textiles from Distinguished Collections’ at Sotheby’s in New York on 1 October 2015 is a compact sale – just 194 lots – full of old friends of good quality and provenance.
Textile Snapshots from LAPADA
LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair is currently taking place in Berkeley Square, London. Executive Editor Daniel Shaffer selects some textile highlights
