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Auction Industry, Press Release
Showplace’s Sept. 25 Sale Features Art Deco Diamond Ring, Exceptional American Furniture
The upcoming New York City Estate Auction from Auctions at Showplace will be held on September 25, 2022. A selection of vintage and luxury jewelry leads the listings, as well as fine silver, vintage furniture, Persian rugs, and decorative art. Bidding begins live and online at 12:00 PM EDT. Art…
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Around the Auction World: August 2022
What’s new from around the auction world this August? A Mickey Mantle trading card sold with Heritage Auctions for a staggering USD 12.6 million this month, setting a new record for the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia of all time. Overall, auction houses settled into the dog days of…
Auction Industry, Press Release
Large Haji Jalili Tabriz Silk Carpet Leads Nazmiyal Auctions’ Upcoming Antique, Vintage & Modern Rug Sale
Nazmiyal Auctions is bringing modern and antique carpets and smaller rugs to its upcoming Antique, Vintage & Modern Rug sale. The auction will present 161 well-curated rugs from many parts of the world, from Afghanistan to Ukraine. The auction is set to start on September 18, 2022, at 11:00 AM…
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Rare and Coveted Antique Persian Rugs Come to Sale with Nazmiyal Auctions
Haji Jalili has been a sought-after name in the world of Persian rug making since the 1880s. His works were prized among the royal and noble echelons of society. The master weaver’s Tabriz rugs are greatly coveted for their rich copper coloration, elaborate floral and medallion designs and high-grade weave…
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Haji Jalili and the Revival of Tabriz Rugs
By the 19th century, the golden age of Tabriz carpet making was over. Situated in the northwest corner of modern-day Iran, Tabriz long served as a commercial and creative center of Persia. Artisans in Tabriz produced some of the finest and highest-quality rugs in the industry. After a period of…
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Louis XVI-Style French Furniture & Louis Vuitton Bags Shine at Summer Decorative Arts and Interiors Auction
The Summer Decorative Arts and Interiors Auction, presented by Crescent City Auction Gallery, offers a well-curated selection of fine art, decorative art, 20th-century French furniture, jewelry, luxury handbags, and more. The auction is set to start on August 26, 2022, at 1:00 PM EDT in New Orleans, Louisiana. Interested bidders…
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1stbid Offers Rare Antique and Vintage Persian, Tribal, and Caucasian Rugs in Upcoming Auction
In this upcoming event, 1stbid Auctions will offer a fine collection of Persian, Tribal, and Caucasian rugs. Appealing to collectors around the world, these rugs are becoming increasingly rare and difficult to find. The process of knotting, spinning, weaving, or tying high-quality wool, silk, cotton, or other natural fibers into…
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Antique Quilts, Americana and Folk Art from the Estate of Laura Fisher Now Open for Bidding on iGavelAuctions.com
New York: South Bay Auctions is pleased to announce a single-owner timed auction of items from the estate of late quilt expert, Laura Fisher (1945-2021), is now open for bidding exclusively on igavelauctions.com through Thursday, August 11th, 2022. More than 150 lots from Fisher’s estate will be offered including antique…
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Rugs that Tie the Room Together Available From 1stbid
Although he was known primarily as an artist who created kinetic mobiles and monumental public sculptures, Alexander Calder was an artist who found himself a niche in many different formats. He created prints and paintings, designed theatrical sets and jewelry, and developed abstract motifs for aircraft, automobiles, textiles, rugs, and…
Auction Industry, Press Release
Fine Rugs and Carpets at Nazmiyal Auctions, Including Silk Qum Rugs
Nazmiyal Auctions will present its upcoming Antique, Vintage & Modern Rug Auction just in time for summer. The event, which includes 160 quality lots, will take place at 12:00 PM on June 12, 2022. Seasoned rug collectors and casual decorators will find numerous lots of note, including elaborate Persian rugs…
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Around the Auction World: May 2022
The spring auction season is officially in full swing. This month, the largest auction houses released coveted treasures to the top of the market, and mid-level companies offered fresh finds to the discerning collector. We spoke with several experts to understand the trends and take a closer look at some…
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Pictorial Rugs and Carpets: A Global History on Display at Nazmiyal Auctions
Antique Persian Kerman Mashahir rug. Image courtesy of Nazmiyal Auctions. This June, Nazmiyal Auctions will present a globe-trotting sale of vintage and modern rugs. The lots trace the history of weaving across cultures and rich traditions. One common thread in the listings is pictorial rugs that depict people, places, or…
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Around the Auction World: February 2022
Images from around the auction world this February. Image credit from left to right: Sotheby’s, Stair, and Christie’s. Collage by Heemin Moon (Auction Daily). February is the month of love and, for those in the Northern Hemisphere, the last official month of winter. The auction world responded appropriately. Notable sales…
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Nazmiyal Auctions Offers Persian Rugs, Märta Måås-Fjetterström Carpets in Upcoming Sale
Antique Chinese blue square room sized rug. Image courtesy of Nazmiyal Auctions. This March, Nazmiyal Auctions will present an online sale of over 150 vintage and modern rugs from around the world. The catalog highlights the distinct artistic qualities, styles, and techniques of weavers in each corner of the globe.…
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Nazmiyal Auctions Offers Antique Persian, Turkish, Chinese, and Scandinavian Rugs This March
Nazmiyal Auctions will bring a wide-ranging and carefully curated selection of antique rugs to the market this March. A mainstay of Manhattan, Nazmiyal will present over 150 lots of fine vintage and antique carpets from around the world. Among the top lots is an antique oversized Persian Khorassan rug from…
Auction Industry, Press Release
Nazmiyal Auctions March 2022 sale of extraordinary antique carpets, to be held online on March 13
Nazmiyal Auctions is pleased to announce its March 2022 sale of extraordinary antique carpets, to be held online on Sunday, March 13, at 11:00 am. The auction features a phenomenal, carefully curated collection of fine and decorative pieces sourced from dealers, private estates, and collectors worldwide, as well as a…
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Quinn’s to host Jan. 29 Fine & Decorative Arts Auction featuring elite consignments from Mid-Atlantic region
International art selection includes portraits of nobles, contemporary works, Picasso and Marblehead pottery, Asian antiques, elegant furniture, Trist family silver FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Quinn’s Auction Galleries will conduct its first Fine & Decorative Arts Auction of 2022 on Saturday, January 29, starting at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. While gallery…
Auction Result, Press Release
Nadeau's Auction Gallery's Annual New Year's Day Event Welcomes 2022 With Over $2.7M In Sales
This signature sale featured over 700 lots of fine, decorative, contemporary, and tribal art; silver, watches, and jewelry; and furnishings and rugs - many from premier East Coast estates. Windsor, CT, January 5, 2022 - Nadeau's Auction Gallery, Connecticut's largest and fastest growing auction house, is excited to announce the…
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Fine Rugs NY Offers Carpets From Haji Jalili, Bakhtiari, and More
Haji Jalili was well-known for his unique approach to weaving rugs. He used soft color palettes and incorporated lighter colors such as pink, gold, and gray into his designs. The upcoming antique rugs auction, presented by Fine Rugs NY, brings a strong example of Haji Jalili’s work. The available carpet…
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Nadeau's Auction Gallery of Windsor, CT Rings In The New Year With Their Highly Anticipated, Premier New Year’s Day Sale On January 1, 2022
This auction presents over 700 lots of important jewelry, silver, fine art, rugs, furnishings, and decorative and ethnic art specifically curated for this annual signature event. Windsor, CT, December 13, 2021 - Nadeau's Auction Gallery is excited to announce their annual New Year's Day sales event starting at 10am. This…
