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‘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.
LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair is currently taking place in Berkeley Square, London. Executive Editor Daniel Shaffer selects some textile highlights
Malin Lonnberg · 1 min
The London autumn Islamic sales are drawing near. In terms of rugs and carpets, this year Christie’s is the main player.
Malin Lonnberg · 2 min
The European rug auction scene, after its long summer break, gets back in the swing of things.

Results from Christie's and Bonham's from day one of Islamic Art Week London, 21 April 2015

Among the wide range of consignments, including paintings, furniture, silver, ceramics, jewellery, objets d’art, and luxury curiosities, 'all descending from or with a strong connection to royal and aristocratic European collections', to be offered in Sotheby's 'Of Royal and…