Auction Industry, Press Release

Nazmiyal Auctions Presents Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug, and French Art Deco Carpets This November

Published on Nov 3, 22

Antique room-sized carpets and rugs from Persia, Turkey, Europe, and Asia will soon be available in Nazmiyal Auctions’ No Reserve Antique, Vintage & Modern Rug sale. The live auction will begin on November 13, 2022 at 11:00 AM EST. Nearly 150 curated lots will cross the block in this event.

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 14 ft 10 in x 10 ft 6 in (4.52 m x 3.2 m)

An antique Turkish Oushak rug dating back to circa 1900 is among the top items (lot #7016; estimate: USD 30,000 – $40,000). Long a world center for rugmaking, the Oushak region experienced a second rise to prominence around the turn of the 20th century. Artisans returned to desirable arabesques and angular patterns to create room-size spreads. The available antique Turkish Oushak rug measures 14 feet 10 inches by 10 feet 6 inches. It uses muted shades of red and cream. A structured pattern of flowers and arabesques covers the entire piece.

Large Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 15 ft x 12 ft (4.57 m x 3.66 m)

Another large antique Turkish Oushak rug is lot #7141, an example that measures 15 feet by 12 feet (estimate: $30,000 – $40,000). It features a striking pumpkin orange shade along the outer border. Lot #7045 is a notable Oushak rug from circa 1910 (estimate: $10,000 – $15,000). Featuring a central diamond medallion, this carpet bears scattered star shapes that add depth and perspective.

Large Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 18 ft 1 in x 15 ft 10 in (5.51 m x 4.82 m)

A selection of antique and vintage Persian area rugs will also come to the market with Nazmiyal Auctions this November. A key lot among these carpets is an antique Persian Serapi rug from the early 20th century (lot #7010; estimate: $20,000 – $40,000). Rich reds and pinks dominate this example, while deep shades of blue accent the geometric pattern. Bidders can also consider an antique Haji Jalili Tabriz rug that measures 12 feet 4 inches by 9 feet 3 inches (lot #7074; estimate: $15,000 – $20,000). It features a finely detailed pattern with intricate flowers laid over a cream and orange background.

Antique Persian Serapi Area Rug 13 ft 4 in x 9 ft 2 in (4.06 m x 2.79 m)

European rugs in the catalog include a large antique French Art Deco rug (lot #7060; estimate: $30,000 – $40,000), an antique bright yellow Spanish carpet (lot #7144; estimate: $10,000 – $15,000), and a vintage Swedish kilim from the studio of Märta Måås-Fjetterström (lot #7126; estimate: $10,000 – $15,000).

Large Antique French Art Deco Rug 16 ft 6 in x 14 ft 9 in (5.03 m x 4.5 m)

The auction will also include the following vintage rugs:

An antique Persian Garous design Bidjar rug (lot #7149; estimate: $20,000 – $30,000)
An Agra Indian rug with a detailed allover pattern (lot #7042; estimate: $15,000 – $20,000)
An antique English needlepoint rug with a floral design (lot #7056; estimate: $6,000 – $8,000)
A cloud band design oval Chinese dragon rug (lot #7084; estimate: $6,000 – $8,000)
An antique striped Shirvan Caucasian rug (lot #7000; estimate: $6,000 – $8,000)

Founded in 1980, Nazmiyal offers one of the largest carpet collections in New York City. Nazmiyal maintains a Manhattan gallery while offering several carpet and rug sales each year. Nazmiyal Auctions’ staff has expertise in vintage rugs, contemporary carpets, and everything in between.

The No Reserve Antique, Vintage & Modern Rug auction will begin at 11:00 AM EST on November 13, 2022. View the complete catalog and register to place a bid by visiting Nazmiyal Auctions’ website.