Ritchie Bros. has been conducting massive auctions in Orlando, FL for decades, attracting travelers from around the world to the sunshine state every February—this year will be different. Due to COVID-19, to ensure the safety of its customers and employees, Ritchie Bros. will be conducting its six-day February Orlando event entirely online, and bidding has already begun. In fact, customers have already placed more than 5,000 PriorityBids on the 12,000 items available in the February 15 – 20 auction.
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Art-Level Antique Oriental Rugs and How to Recognize Them (Part 1)
Claremont Rug Company s proprietary Antique Rug Pyramid (tm) divides antique Oriental rugs into six tiers to help collectors make their selections.
By Jan David Winitz
OAKLAND, CA
.- Whether you are a long-time collector or a neophyte developing an interest, the world of antique Oriental carpets woven during the Second Golden Age of Persian Weaving (ca. 1800 to ca. 1910) is both stimulating and rewarding.
There is a wide range of Oriental carpets that can bring us pleasure and pride of ownership as they grace our homes. Yet only very few are also strong long-term investments worthy of collecting. With little exception, these are true antiques dating from the early 19th century to the turn of the 20th century. I term these pieces art-level rugs.