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Antique Rug Auction Prices & Market Values

Antique Caucasian, Persian, and Turkish carpets command strong prices at dedicated rug auctions at Bonhams, Sotheby's, and specialist houses. Tribal rugs with documented provenance and palace-size Safavid carpets represent opposite ends of the market. This guide covers verified auction results.

70,386+
verified auction results in database

Sources include Sotheby's, Christie's,
Bonhams, Heritage & more
$13,232
Avg. Sale Price
$4,096
Starting From
$48,640
Top Recent Sale
70,386+
Verified Records

Recent Auction Results

Verified sold prices — hammer price shown. Buyer's premium applies on top.

Early Transylvanian Rug
$7,680
BONHAMS AUCTIONEERS & VALUERS, New York Jan 2024

Early Transylvanian Rug

Silk and Wool Hunting Design Antique Indian Agra Rug
$7,680
BONHAMS AUCTIONEERS & VALUERS, New York Jan 2024

Silk and Wool Hunting Design Antique Indian Agra Rug

Early Isfahan Rug
$4,096
BONHAMS AUCTIONEERS & VALUERS, New York Jan 2024

Early Isfahan Rug

Early Transylvanian Rug
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Early Transylvanian Rug

Early Portuguese Needlepoint Arraiolos Rug
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Early Portuguese Needlepoint Arraiolos Rug

Serapi Carpet
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Serapi Carpet

Kurdish Bidjar Sampler Rug
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Kurdish Bidjar Sampler Rug

Indian Agra Rug
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Indian Agra Rug

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What Affects Antique Rug & Carpet Price Guide Value?

  • Weaving tradition and region of origin
  • Age and documented provenance
  • Natural dye vs. synthetic (natural preferred)
  • Condition — pile height, original ends and sides
  • Size (room-size pieces most liquid)

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