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  • Bakhtiari Carpet
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 1190

    Bakhtiari Carpet

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Sultanabad Carpet
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 1191

    Sultanabad Carpet

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Caucasian Rug
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1192

    Caucasian Rug

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Karabagh Rug with Cloud Band Design
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1193

    Karabagh Rug with Cloud Band Design

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Shirvan Long Rug
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1194

    Shirvan Long Rug

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Bordjalou Kazak Rug
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1195

    Bordjalou Kazak Rug

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Kazak Keyhole Rug
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 1196

    Kazak Keyhole Rug

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • Tree Kazak Rug
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 1197

    Tree Kazak Rug

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • Seychour Kuba Rug
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 1198

    Seychour Kuba Rug

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • Chi Chi Rug
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 1199

    Chi Chi Rug

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Senneh Kilim
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1200

    Senneh Kilim

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Qashqai Kilim
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1201

    Qashqai Kilim

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Southwest Persian Kilim
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 1202

    Southwest Persian Kilim

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • Senneh Kilim
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 1203

    Senneh Kilim

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Needle Point Carpet
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 1204

    Needle Point Carpet

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Uzbek Kilim-Jajim
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1205

    Uzbek Kilim-Jajim

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Malayer Gallery Carpet
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 1206

    Malayer Gallery Carpet

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • Mohajaran Sarouk Rug
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1207

    Mohajaran Sarouk Rug

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Kashan with Inscriptions
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,200
    Lot 1208

    Kashan with Inscriptions

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,200
  • Northwest Persian Long Rug
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1209

    Northwest Persian Long Rug

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Kashan Carpet
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1210

    Kashan Carpet

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Shirvan Prayer Rug
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 1211

    Shirvan Prayer Rug

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • Caucasian Prayer Rug
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1212

    Caucasian Prayer Rug

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Talish Prayer Rug
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1213

    Talish Prayer Rug

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Caucasian Rug
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1214

    Caucasian Rug

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Bordjalou Kazak
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1215

    Bordjalou Kazak

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Kuba Bagface
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1216

    Kuba Bagface

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Belouch Bag Face
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1217

    Belouch Bag Face

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Belouch Balisht
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1218

    Belouch Balisht

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Belouch Rug
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1220

    Belouch Rug

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Anatolian Yastik
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1221

    Anatolian Yastik

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Anatolian Yastik
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 1222

    Anatolian Yastik

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Anatolian Prayer Rug
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1223

    Anatolian Prayer Rug

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Ghiordes Prayer Rug
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 1224

    Ghiordes Prayer Rug

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Ersari Jollar
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 1225

    Ersari Jollar

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Room Size Tekke Fragment and Senneh
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1226

    Room Size Tekke Fragment and Senneh

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Tekke Rug
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 1227

    Tekke Rug

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Saryk Torba
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1228

    Saryk Torba

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Tekke Bagface
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 1229

    Tekke Bagface

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Kashan Carpet
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1230

    Kashan Carpet

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Kashan Carpet
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1231

    Kashan Carpet

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Fereghan Sarouk
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,200
    Lot 1232

    Fereghan Sarouk

    Est.
    $900 - $1,200
  • Fereghan Sarouk Rug
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,200
    Lot 1233

    Fereghan Sarouk Rug

    Est.
    $900 - $1,200
  • Fereghan Sarouk Rug
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 1234

    Fereghan Sarouk Rug

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Serab Runner
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 1235

    Serab Runner

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Azerbaijan Panel
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1236

    Azerbaijan Panel

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Kazak Rug
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1237

    Kazak Rug

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Chi Chi Area Rug
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1238

    Chi Chi Area Rug

    Est.
    $300 - $500

Auction Description

Art Underfoot by Bonhams Skinner
Previews open July 8, 11 & 12 in Marlborough.

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Bonhams Skinner is proud to present an auction of decorative and collectible antique rugs and carpets. Following our recent sale of material from the Jim Dixon collection, this auction will present unique and beautiful rugs from a wider array of collectors and consignors. Rare Caucasian rugs, tribal and village rugs from Anatolia, Persia, and Turkestan, as well antique room-size rugs of many different types will be featured. Bold Serapis, delicately woven Fereghan Sarouks, and intricately drawn Shirvan prayer rugs are just some of the wonderful carpets to be found in this auction. Most pieces are in very good condition and ready for use on your floor. Collectors, dealers, decorators, and anyone else looking for high-quality rugs will find lovely examples of woven art in this sale. Learn More: https://www.skinnerinc.com/about/events/the-jim-dixon-collection/ Contact Us Client Services support@bonhamsskinner.com 508.970.3211 Rugs & Carpet Department Specialists rugs@bonhamsskinner.com 508.970.3247
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Bonhams Skinner
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States

bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com

Phone:+1 6173505400

Buyer’s Premium

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$0 25.00

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$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500

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Please visit http://www.skinnerinc.com/services/payment-and-shipping/ for information regarding the collection of items purchased at auction. 

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Terms & Conditions

Please visit https://www.skinnerinc.com/connect/conditions-of-sale/ for the Conditions of Sale. 

A. Conditions of Sale 1. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc. below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot. 2. All property is sold “as is,” and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, of description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability. 3. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a deposit may be required to participate. 4. All merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises the day of the auction. Skinner Inc. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly interest charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or item lot not paid for within thirty-five (35) days of the date of sale. Skinner, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its premises for more than seven (7) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within seven (7) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. (a) Skinner Inc. reserves the right to charge a minimum storage fee of $10 per lot per day, and may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or portion of a lot not removed within the seven (7) days, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser. 5. Skinner accepts cash up to a maximum of $10,000 or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable if from an account in the name of the buyer and credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner, Inc. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. Please contact Accounting for additional payment methods. Skinner does not accept payment by credit card for merchandise purchases. 6. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale. 7. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item. 8. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide the list of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute cancellation or delay in payment for the total purchase price of these lots. 9. Sales in Massachusetts, Florida, New York, and Maine are subject to the respective current sales taxes. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties may be exempt from sales tax upon submission of proper documentation. 10. A premium equal to 25% of the final bid price up to and including $250,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $250,001 up to and including $3,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $3,000,001 and over will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. 11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid. 12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent. 13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit. B. Skinner, Inc. & Lower Falls Wine Co. Conditions of Sale – Fine Wines/Fine Wines – Online Auction 1. All bidders and buyers of wine must be at least 21 years of age and shall present satisfying legal documentation of this at auction. In the event the buyer is a partnership or corporate entity, the receiver of the wine shall furnish proof fulfilling this criteria. 2. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc., below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event, and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot. 3. All property is sold “as is,” and neither Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation or any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, or description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice, or in the catalog, or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability. Prospective buyers are urged to inspect those lots they have interest in. 4. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by Skinner, Inc. shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Please note Massachusetts state law requires all purchasers of alcoholic beverages be at least 21 years of age. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a deposit may be required to participate. 5. All merchandise purchased is payable directly to Skinner Inc., and must be paid for the day of the auction. All merchandise must be removed from Lower Falls Wine Co. within forty five (45) days of the auction, and in no event shall Skinner Inc. or Lower Falls Wine Co. have any liability for any damage to property left on its premises for more than fourteen (14) days after the sale. Lower Falls Wine Co. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage fee per lot as determined by Lower Falls Wine Co. (see Collection of Wines). If any property has not been removed within forty five (45) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. (a) the merchandise may be transferred to and stored at a bonded warehouse and the purchaser agrees to pay all transfer and storage expenses, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser. 6. Skinner accepts cash up to a maximum of $10,000 or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable if from an account in the name of the buyer and credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. reserve the right to hold merchandise purchased until the funds have cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner and/or Lower Falls Wine Co. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. 7. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale. 8. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item. 9. Lower Falls Wine Co. may, in their discretion and at purchaser’s request, package and arrange for delivery as directed by the purchaser. In such event, purchaser agrees that (a) all such packaging, handling and delivery is at the sole risk of the purchaser and that Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. shall have no liability for any loss or damage to such items, and (b) purchaser shall pay in advance, all packaging expenses, including labor, materials, carriers fees and all insurance charges. Please arrange seventy-two (72) hours in advance for collection and delivery. Purchaser shall make itself aware of the limitations and restrictions imposed by various states in regards to the transportation and importation of alcoholic beverages and purchaser has the sole responsibility to research and comply with all permit and licensing requirements. Neither Skinner, Inc. nor Lower Falls Wine Co. shall be responsible for obtaining any permits or licenses on behalf of purchaser and no sale shall be cancelled or refunded for lack of purchaser’s noncompliance with permitting and licensing issues. (Please see Collection of Wines) 10. A premium equal to 25% of the final bid price up to and including $250,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $250,001 up to and including $3,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $3,000,001 and over will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. 11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid. 12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent. 13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit. C. Firearms 1. Post-1898 firearms must be registered in compliance with federal law. 2. Federal Firearms License purchases only. 3. To purchase with a Curio & Relic License, the gun must be listed as acceptable on the ATF list for collectors of curios. www.atf.gov/sites/default/files/assets/pdf-files/p-5300-11-firearms-curios-or-relics-list.pdf 4. Bidder must provide FFL information upon registration to bid. We highly recommend registering in advance, please contact William Madden at 508.970.3283. 5. Bidders who do not have a valid FFL must provide Skinner with a license for an FFL transfer agent upon registering to bid, and upon receipt of the agent’s FFL, the firearm must be shipped to the transfer agent, not the buyer/winner of the auction. 6. A transfer agent can charge for handling the transfer. It is the buyer/winner’s responsibility to pay for and make arrangements for an agent prior to registering to bid. CONDITION OF FIREARMS AND ANTIQUE ARMS. Skinner, Inc. (“Skinner”) makes no warranties or representations whatsoever, and no employee or consultant of Skinner, Inc. has the authority to make any warranties or representations, concerning any firearms or antique arms, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES REGARDING MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE, as well as any express or implied warranties or representations regarding the operation, condition, reliability, safety to store or transport, or legality to purchase, own, store, transport or resell any firearms or antique arms. Use of any firearms or antique arms purchased at Skinner is entirely at the user’s risk. Skinner recommends that all weapons purchased at auction be examined by a competent gunsmith. Skinner disclaims any liability whatsoever for accident, injury or damage resulting to any person or property from the purchase, sale, transport, storage or use of any firearms or antique arms purchased through Skinner. All other Terms & Conditions of Sale at Skinner remain applicable, please refer to Conditions of Sale