Rugs and Carpets

Christie’s is the leading international auction house for antique rugs and carpets. We offer a range of exceptional antique hand-woven rugs and carpets dating from the 15th to the early 20th century, originating from countries across the Silk Road and Europe. Christie’s excels in this category and has established eight of the top ten world auction record prices for rare and exceptional carpets. A carefully curated selection is offered twice a year in the auction of Art of the Islamic & Indian Worlds in London, with additional examples appearing in Collection sales in London, Paris and New York throughout the year. Whether a seasoned collector searching for a rare Safavid carpet, or an interior decorator in need of the very best decorative masterpiece, the sales are curated to have a wide appeal, offering the very best of type.

To complement our live auctions, we offer Private Sales outside of the auction calendar. Based in London, our specialists are available for free and confidential valuations and travel widely to meet private clients and institutions. Please do not hesitate to get in touch about buying or selling rugs and carpets with Christie’s.