The Berlin-based online art and auction house Auctionata will present its first livestream auction dedicated solely to rare collector’s carpets with ‘Collector’s Rugs and Carpets’ on March 5, 2015.

The artfully crafted carpets will impress bidders with their diversity of materials and designs. Ranging from classic Persian rugs with elegant floral patterns to Caucasian runners with geometrical designs to Anatolian kilims, the auction will present a beautiful selection of carpets of various kinds and origins.

In this livestream auction, Auctionata will offer collectors of rare carpets a unique opportunity to bid live online, no matter where they are in the world. The auction will be co-hosted by the renowned Swiss expert for collector’s carpets, Karl Freitas.

Some of the Highlights from the Auction

Long Karadagh Rug, North West Persia

Starting price €700 | Estimated value €1,400 / More information about this object

image Long Karadagh Rug, North West Persia, First half of 20th Century / Courtesy of Auctionata

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Fork-Leaf Kuba, North Shirvan, Caucasus

Starting price €3,400 | Estimated value €7,000 / More information about this object

image Fork-Leaf Kuba, North Shirvan, Caucasus, dated 1301 Hijra / Courtesy of Auctionata

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Karabagh Kilim, South Caucasus

Starting price €1,200 | Estimated value €2,400 / More information about this object

image Karabagh Kilim, South Caucasus, Dated 1899 / Courtesy of Auctionata

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Fork-Leaf Kuba, North Shirvan, Caucasus

Starting price €1,200 | Estimated value €2,400 / More information about this object

image Fork-Leaf Kuba, North Shirvan, Caucasus, Second half of 19th Century / Courtesy of Auctionata

The complete auction catalogue is available here: Collector's Rugs and Carpets.

Auctionata

Auctionata provides the world access to live auctions anywhere and is the global leader in online sales of fine art, antiques and luxury collectibles. Through its patented technology, Auctionata has transferred the classical backdrop of the auction room to the internet, providing bidders with live stream auctions, real-time information on the bidding activities of the participants and the ability to place bids globally. With 300 specialists around the world, Auctionata has the largest network of renowned experts who value, authenticate, and curate art objects for customers. Auctionata also offers an online shop curated by experts, ranging from paintings, jewelry, Asian art, porcelain, design and antiques.


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