Skinner, Inc.

The Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets department at Skinner, Inc. brings years of experience and an extensive knowledge of the culture and artistry of rugs and textiles to bear in every appraisal, evaluation, and auction.

Appraisal and Auction Services
With a vast international audience of collectors and dealers attending each auction in person, online, and on the phone, the Oriental Rugs & Carpets department routinely realizes high prices, including the $59,250 world record for the sale of a Kashmir moon shawl. Find oriental rugs and carpets in Skinner European Furniture & Decorative Arts auctions, American Furniture & Decorative Arts auctions, and Discovery auctions.

Oriental Rugs Appraisal and Consignment
Expert oriental rug appraisers at Skinner provide expertise and personalized service at every rug appraisal or evaluation. We have extensive experience auctioning Persian, Anatolian, Caucasian, Central Asian, and Indian rugs and textiles.

Meet with a specialist at our Boston and Marlborough Galleries, or submit images for evaluation online. Contact us to learn about the value of your antique rugs, carpets, and weavings. Learn about selling at Skinner.

Buying Oriental Rugs at Auction
Whether you’re representing a client or gallery, or looking for the perfect floor carpet for a room in your own home, a Skinner Oriental Rugs & Carpets auction is the place to find beautiful and authentic antique carpets of enduring value. Find everything from an 19th century Serapi to an antique tapestry. Learn about buying at Skinner.

Contact Us
Skinner
Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets
274 Cedar Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
Phone: 508-970-3247
Fax: 508-970-3100

  • Kasim Ushag Rug, Caucasus, c. 1870 (Lot 130, Estimate: $3,000-3,500), one of several highlights coming up at Skinner's Fine Oriental Rugs ... read more
    price:  Skinner, Inc. May 2, 2021. Catalog is now online!

  • Salor Chuval-face, Central Asia, c. 1800 or earlier (Lot 76, Estimate: $10,000-12,000), one of several highlights coming up at Skinner's Fine Oriental ... read more
    price:  Skinner, Inc. May 2, 2021. Catalog is now online! Banner ad coming soon.

  • Despite its almost tribal feel, this unusually small Bakshaish carpet, 7'2" by 6'1", is probably the product of a Northwest Persian atelier. ... read more

  • Kashmir “Moon” shawl, 4'11" by 4'10", 1830s. This is a classic middle–period Chandar shawl with excellent color and in very good condition. Skinner, ... read more

  • This mid-19th century Suzani, 7'3" by 5'7", has great color, movement, technical finesse, and is in very good condition. Skinner, Boston Auction 2713b ... read more

  • Epirus embroidered coverlet, 4’10" x 5', early 18th century, with a repeat design of large heraldic birds facing alternating light blue and ... read more

  • Sewan Kazak, 6'5" by 5'7", but not your average Sewan: very square (in the best sense of the word), very bold, and ... read more

  • Anatolian rug, 4'2" by 3'1", with great color saturation, lustrous wool, and wonderfully inventive drawing. Even though it has a classic “Ezine” ... read more

  • Skinner, Boston Auction 2713b March 22, 2014, 12:00pm est Yomud Asmalyk Lot: 145 Estimate: $12,000 - $15,000 For more information visit...

  • Skinner, Boston Auction 2713b March 22, 2014, 12:00pm est Transylvanian Prayer Rug, Lot: 4 Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 For more information visit... http://m.skinnerinc.com/auctions/2713B?utm_source=rugrabbit&utm_medium=w...' > link

  • Skinner, Boston Auction 2713b March 22, 2014, 12:00pm est For more information visit... http://m.skinnerinc.com/auctions/2713B?utm_source=rugrabbit&utm_medium=w...' > link

  • Skinner, Boston Auction 2713b March 22, 2014, 12:00pm est For more information visit... http://m.skinnerinc.com/auctions/2713B?utm_source=rugrabbit&utm_medium=w... Karabagh' > link Corridor Carpet, 13'8" by 7'6", formerly in the Bernheimer ... read more

  • Skinner, Boston Auction 2713b March 22, 2014, 12:00pm est Bergama Rug Lot: 101 Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 For more information visit... http://m.skinnerinc.com/auctions/2713B?utm_source=rugrabbit&utm_medium=w... This' > link Bergama-area rug, 6'7" by ... read more

  • Skinner, Boston Auction 2713b March 22, 2014, 12:00pm est Kazak Rug Lot: 140 Estimate: $800 - $1,000 For more information visit... http://m.skinnerinc.com/auctions/2713B?utm_source=rugrabbit&utm_medium=w...' > link

  • Skinner, Boston Auction 2713b March 22, 2014, 12:00pm est For more information visit... http://m.skinnerinc.com/auctions/2713B?utm_source=rugrabbit&utm_medium=w...' > link

  • Skinner, Boston Auction 2713b March 22, 2014, 12:00pm est Star Ushak Carpet Lot: 2 Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000 For more information visit... http://m.skinnerinc.com/auctions/2713B?utm_source=rugrabbit&utm_medium=w...' > link

  • Skinner, Boston Auction 2713b March 22, 2014, 12:00pm est Ushak Lotto Rug Lot: Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 For more information visit... http://m.skinnerinc.com/auctions/2713B?utm_source=rugrabbit&utm_medium=w...' > link

  • Skinner, Boston Auction 2713b March 22, 2014, 12:00pm est Beshir Prayer Rug Lot: 46 Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 For more information visit... http://m.skinnerinc.com/auctions/2713B?utm_source=rugrabbit&utm_medium=w...' > link