SKINNER HOSTS FINE ORIENTAL RUGS AND CARPETS AUCTION DECEMBER 5TH IN BOSTON
BOSTON, Mass. Ð November 12, 2009 - www.skinnerinc.com - Skinner, one of the nation’s leading auction houses for antiques and fine art, today announced its semi-annual sale of Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets. The auction will take place on December 5th at noon in the Boston gallery, located at 63 Park Plaza. A full spectrum of palettes and patterns will be offered in room-sized carpets, long rugs and saddlebags, and in every size and shape in between.
The sale features a large carpet from Harvard University and several from the estate of Milton Crouch of Burlington, VT. From Harvard and measuring 26 ft. 6 in. x 13 ft. 9 in. is a Motasham Kashan carpet (lot 139, est. $25/30,000) from the last quarter of the 19th century, Central Persia. The Crouch estate, which includes more than 30 rugs, is highlighted also by a Motasham Kashan carpet (lot 137, est. $20/25,000) of the same region and period; a Northwest Persian Garrus Bidjar sampler (lot 81, est. $7/9,000); and an 18th century Chinese rug (lot 119, est. $5/7,000).
Featured Persian rugs include a Bahkshaish carpet (lot 114, est. $15/20,000); a Bidjar Carpet measuring 26 ft. x 15 ft. 4 in. (lot 43, est. $30/50,000); a large Garrus Bidjar carpet (lot 140, est. $25/30,000); and a Serapi (lot 136, est. $12/15,000) all from the Northwest, last quarter of the 19th century. From the Southeast is a Kerman pictorial “World Leaders” rug (lot 120, est. $5/7,000) and from the West is a Fereghan-Sarouk carpet (lot 138, est. $12/15,000).
Other highlights include a Northeast Caucasus Kuba Kelim (lot 65, est. $6/8,000); and two works from the Southwest Caucasus last quarter 19th century: a Lori Pambak Kazak rug (lot 129, est. $5/7,000) and a Karachoph Kazak rug (lot 123, est. $7/9,000). From West Anatolia is an Ushak medallion carpet (lot 115, est. $15/20,000) and a Bergama prayer rug (lot 117, est. $10/15,000). Rounding out the offerings is a room-sized Indian carpet from the last quarter of the 19th century (lot 113, est. $10/15,000), and a Serab Runner (lot 147, est. $1,5/2,500) formerly the property of John Lennon and Yoko Ono and sold from their collection by Sotheby’s, and including certificate of ownership.
Previews, Catalog and Bidding
Previews for the auction will be held on Thursday, December 3rd from 2 to 5 p.m., on Friday, December 4th from 2 to 7 p.m., and on Saturday, December 5th from 9 to 11 a.m. Illustrated catalog #2486 is available for $9, $11 by mail from the subscription department at 508-970-3240. Prices realized will be available at www.skinnerinc.com during and after the sale. Skinner’s site also allows users to view all lots in the auctions, leave bids, order catalogs, and bid live in real-time through Skinner-Live. To register for real-time bidding go to http://www.skinnerinc.com/buy-sell/skinner-live.php. Or, for more information call 508-970-3000.
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About Skinner
Skinner, Inc. is one of the nationÕs leading auction houses for antiques and fine art and the only major auction house headquartered in New England. With expertise in over 20 specialty collecting areas, Skinner draws the interest of buyers from all over the world and its auctions regularly achieve world record prices. Skinner provides a broad range of auction and appraisal services, and it is widely regarded as one of the most trusted names in the auction business. Skinner’s appraisal experts regularly appear on the PBS-TV series, Antiques Roadshow, and its specialty departments include American Furniture & Decorative Arts, American & European Paintings & Prints, European Furniture & Decorative Arts, 20th Century Design, Fine Ceramics, Fine Jewelry, Textiles & Couture, Fine Musical Instruments, Asian Works of Art, Fine Wines, Rare Books & Manuscripts, Science & Technology, Oriental Rugs & Carpets, American Indian & Ethnographic Art, Fine Judaica, Antique Motor Vehicles, Toys, Dolls & Collectibles, and Discovery. Skinner galleries are located in Boston and Marlborough, Mass. For more information on upcoming auctions and events, visit Skinner’s web site www.skinnerinc.com <http://www.skinnerinc.com.
