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Sale Highlights from Sotheby's Rugs and Carpets
HALI's Executive Editor, Daniel Shaffer, reviews the results of Sotheby’s ‘Rugs and Carpets including Distinguished Collections’ sale on 23 April 2018 in London.
Bonhams Islamic Week Textiles, 23 October 2017
Over the years, Bonhams' twice-yearly auctions of Islamic and Indian Art in London have been a steady, if not prolific, source of good antique textiles. This autumn's sale on Monday 23 Octobe r is no exception, with a number of interesting examples on offer at competitive…
Daniel Shaffer · 1 min
Wannenes Rug Highlights
A quick look through many specialist rug auction catalogues creates an immediate impression of the sale: whether it is worth looking through in greater detail. One can quickly form an impression of what the expert is like and their interests, whether there is anything fresh…
Ben Evans · 1 min
Opulent Farewell to Carpets at CNY
'Opulence', at Christie's New York on Thursday 13th April 2017 has a strong focus on 19th century furniture and decorative arts, including 34 rugs and carpets. These are the last such rugs and carpets to be seen for sale at Rockefeller Center, at least for the foreseeable…
Rippon Boswell December Auction
The December auction (3 December 2016) of collector's carpets at Rippon Boswell in Wiesbaden is one of the most interesting sales in recent months. It is a well-balanced sale including many rugs consigned from the estates of collectors, with the proceeds from certain…
