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Executive Editor Daniel Shaffer previews the 'Collection Adil Besim' sale at Dorotheum.

Executive Editor Daniel Shaffer previews Rippon Boswell's Major Spring Auction.
David Young · 4 min
Thursday 26 April 2018 was a very good day for classical-period carpets in the London salerooms.
David Young · 3 min
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.

Christie's forthcoming sale Arts of the Islamic and Indian Worlds features a selection of 70 carpets from the past five centuries, highlighting the various weaving centres within the Islamic world, from Spain to China.

Significant rugs and textiles are not limited to specialised auctions or even Islamic and Asian art sales. A case in point is the upcoming Important Design auction at Bonhams in London on 25 April 2018.