Major May antique rug and textile auction in Wiesbaden

May 17, 2016

Unlike the Vok II sale in March, the second major auction of antique rugs and textiles of 2016 at Rippon Boswell will contain items from many different collections and provenances. The Vok sales are becoming high points in the antique rug market both in terms of quality and results, and indeed for Rippon Boswell, but they certainly should and do not overshadow Rippon Boswell’s regular twice yearly sales. With over 250 lots the spring sale on May 28 contains materials suited to less deep pockets, there are a few pieces that appear to be estimated on the lower side of their market value, such as the auction various sumakh bags. The sale also offers a brief glimpse of the individuality and variety within certain well known rug genres by virtue of there being several examples of rugs types on offer such as three Borchalu Kazaks and two Chelaberd Kazaks. To view the full catalogue click here.

Highlights from Rippon Boswell

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A selection of some of the pieces likely to attract collectors attention in Wiesbaden at the end of May

: Chelaberd, South Caucasus, Kazak region, second half 19th century. Lot 14, Rippon Boswell, Wiesbaden, 28 May 2016, estimate € 4,800

: Tekke Turkmen khalyk, first half 19th century. Lot 199, Rippon Boswell, Wiesbaden, 28 May 2016, estimate € 18,000

: Silk Khotan, central Asia, East Turkestan, second half 19th century. Lot 151, Rippon Boswell, Wiesbaden, 28 May 2016, estimate € 18,000

: Salor Turkmen chuval, first half 19th century. Lot 84, Rippon Boswell, Wiesbaden, 28 May 2016, estimate € 11,000

: Caucasian silk embroidery, south Caucasus, Azerbaijan, 18th century. Lot 28, Rippon Boswell, Wiesbaden, 28 May 2016, estimate € 9,500

: Karachov Kazak, south west Caucasus, mid-19th century. Lot 156, Rippon Boswell, Wiesbaden, 28 May 2016, estimate € 35,000

: The Burkett Saryk Turkmen torba, ca. 1800. Lot 167, Rippon Boswell, Wiesbaden, 28 May 2016, estimate € 11,500

: Kazak kilim, south west Caucasus, late 19th century. Lot 34, Rippon Boswell, Wiesbaden, 28 May 2016, estimate € 3,000

: Songhor Kelleh, west Persia, southern Hamadan region, ca. 1800. Lot 117, Rippon Boswell, Wiesbaden, 28 May 2016, estimate € 14,500

: Bolan kilim, north Persia, Varamin region, first quarter 20th century. Lot 68, Rippon Boswell, Wiesbaden, 28 May 2016, estimate € 4,000

: Tekke Turkmen torba, first half 19th century. Lot 91, Rippon Boswell, Wiesbaden, 28 May 2016, estimate € 10,700

: Sarkisla rug, eastern central Anatolia, Sivas region, first half 19th century. Lot 141, Rippon Boswell, Wiesbaden, 28 May 2016, estimate € 6,000

: Afshar rug, south Persia, Kerman region, second half 19th century. Lot 79, Rippon Boswell, Wiesbaden, 28 May 2016, estimate € 9,500

: Chelaberd, South Caucasus, Kazak region, mid 19th century. Lot 40, Rippon Boswell, Wiesbaden, 28 May 2016, estimate € 14,500

: Shahsavan bag, south east Caucasus, Moghan Savalan region, mid 19th century. Lot 135, Rippon Boswell, Wiesbaden, 28 May 2016, estimate € 6,000.00