Nazmiyal Auctions Announces Online Sale Featuring 187 Lots Of Antique, Vintage & Decorative Rugs On July 12, 2026

Featured: 17th-century Silk Persian Polonaise rug, a Large Antique Silk Tabriz Haji Jalili rug, and a Fine Antique Persian Silk Heriz carpet.

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Nazmiyal Auctions will present a distinguished collection of antique, vintage, and decorative rugs in an upcoming online auction scheduled for July 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT. This sale includes 187 curated lots from private collections, estates, and well-known collectors and is a unique cross-section of the world’s handmade rug market. The catalog features many fine examples of Persian, Caucasian, Turkish, and Indian rugs, as well as tribal and decorative pieces, all of which showcase the rich cultural heritage and design history of the world’s most famous weaving traditions.

17th-Century Silk Persian Polonaise Rug

Leading the sale is Lot 365, a breathtaking 17th-Century Silk Persian Polonaise Rug, a rare Safavid-era masterpiece measuring 6 feet 11 inches by 4 feet 11 inches. Sourced from the estate of the late Donald Gant, the luxurious silk carpet, woven with metal-wrapped threads, exemplifies the celebrated courtly Isfahan workshop style once prized by European nobility. The piece carries an estimate of $40,000–$60,000.

Large Antique Silk Tabriz Haji Jalili Rug

Another major highlight is Lot 310, a Large Antique Silk Tabriz Haji Jalili Rug, measuring an impressive 16 feet by 10 feet 10 inches. This monumental carpet has the hallmark characteristics of the celebrated master weaver haji jalili of Persia, including attention to detail, harmonious colors, and an elegance that is at once understated yet refined. It is estimated at $50,000–$70,000.

Fine Antique Persian Silk Heriz Carpet

Also expected to draw significant interest is Lot 309, a Fine Antique Persian Silk Heriz Carpet, a luminous 13-foot-by-10-foot silk composition distinguished by its architectural precision, exceptional craftsmanship, and vibrant color palette. The work is estimated at $50,000–$70,000.

Additional notable offerings include:

• Lot 317, an Antique Indian 17th-Century Mughal Rug (estimate: $9,000–$12,000)
  
• Lot 301, an Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Rug (estimate: $15,000–$25,000)
  
• Lot 322, an Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Allover Geometric Design Rug
  
• Lot 314, an Antique Caucasian Soumak Rug (estimate: $8,000–$12,000)

Nazmiyal Antique Rugs was established in 1980 and is one of the world’s leading authorities on antique Oriental, Persian, and vintage rugs. Based in Midtown Manhattan, the firm’s auction division is known for presenting tightly curated, expert-vetted sales that attract leading international dealers, private collectors, and prominent interior designers, supported by rigorous authenticity standards and worldwide white-glove shipping.

Bidding for A Distinguished Collection of Antique, Vintage & Decorative Rugs will open on July 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT. Interested bidders can explore the complete catalog and register online through Nazmiyal Auctions. 

For additional information, please contact Nazmiyal Auctions via email at [email protected] or [email protected]. The fully illustrated catalog is available online.