All photos in this post by Coco of Cococozy
A Manchester Kashan carpet from Central Persia in purples, gold and blue with bird and floral details. Early 20th century. Estimate: $15,000-25,000. (above and below)
Went to a lovely late Sunday brunch at Cheebo on Sunset Blvd. with AZ and her bf (boyfriend) TG. Because some streets were cut off, I had to park up the street on Sunset right in front of auction house Bonhams & Butterfields. I had never been in before. There was a sign outside that said there was an auction preview going on all afternoon. So while sitting and enjoying the conversation at lunch, I must admit, that from time to time my mind wandered. I was going to my first auction preview at Bonhams!
So after brunch, I said a quick good bye to AZ and TG on the street and then dove right into the world renowned auction house.
Turns out it the preview was for a San Francisco and Los Angeles auction on March 17, 2009 for “Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets”. Vintage and antique rugs…huh…don’t know much about them but I thought “why not?”
Exterior of auction house Bonhams & Butterfields on Sunset Blvd. in Los Angeles, California. (above)
Lobby of Bonhams & Butterfieds filled with silk and wool rugs and carpets. (above)
A dusty red and tan Oushak carpet from West Anatolia circa late 19th century features a center floral medallion. Estimate: $8500-9500 (above and below)
Rich red classic oriental and Persian rugs on display in Bonhams & Butterfields’ preview room. (above)
Brown, pale yellow and tan wool Indian antique rug circa 1900. Intricate floral pattern. Estimate: $4000-6000 (above and below)
Kerman runner from South Central Persia circa 1920. Love this wool runner in greens, blue and golds. (above and below)
A beautiful pale Sultanabad carpet from Central Persia late 19th century. Estimate: $30,000-50,000. (above and below)
Anyway, I spent about an hour in Bonhams previewing all of these posh oriental rugs and carpets. I, of course, fell in love with Sultanabad carpet right above…I say of course because it might end up selling for as high as $50,000!
If you see any rugs you like…this Bonhams auction is scheduled for St. Patrick’s day, March 17, 2009. You can bid via online, in person or phone…
Anyone have $50,000 to spend on the rug I love? Anyone? Anyone?!#$
All photos in this post by Coco of Cococozy
Beautiful Sultanabad. What an exciting Manchester Kashan. It’s a bit more unusual to find a gold one with signature cartouches and animals. Thanks so much for sharing!
Very decorative rugs! Bonhams always has some great lots to keep an eye out for~