Rug Auction Results: HeritageBids’ September 19, 2026 rug auction brought together antique, vintage and modern weavings, from Persian carpets and tribal rugs to Chinese Art Deco examples. This review presents selected figures from the auction records and a closer look at the rugs behind them.
Browse the complete September 19 auction catalog.
Results note: The HeritageBids figures below are recorded winning bids from the platform’s bid log, pending final reconciliation; they are not confirmation of payment or completed transactions. The two LiveAuctioneers hammer prices are taken from its end-of-auction report. All amounts are in US dollars and exclude buyer’s premium, taxes, shipping and insurance.
Selected September 19 Rug Auction Results
Lot 247: Antique Persian Malayer Carpet – Recorded Winning Bid of $4,000
View lot 247 in the HeritageBids catalog
The antique Persian Malayer carpet carried a recorded winning bid of $4,000 on HeritageBids. Among the selected entries discussed here, it represents the highest recorded figure. Its catalog designation places it within the sale’s antique Persian carpet offering, alongside smaller tribal weavings and rugs from other regional traditions.
When comparing an antique carpet with another example, collectors should consider its dimensions, condition, materials and attribution together. A regional name alone does not establish value, and one auction entry should not be treated as a price guide for every rug carrying that name.
Lot 203: Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug – Recorded Winning Bid of $3,000
View lot 203 in the HeritageBids catalog
Lot 203, catalogued as an antique Persian Sultanabad rug, recorded a winning bid of $3,000 on the HeritageBids platform. It provides another point of reference within the auction’s Persian selection, while illustrating why results are most useful when read alongside the individual lot description and photographs.
Lot 248: Vintage Persian Tabriz Carpet – Recorded Winning Bid of $1,500
View lot 248 in the HeritageBids catalog
The vintage Persian Tabriz carpet recorded a winning bid of $1,500. Presented alongside antique examples, it reflects the range of periods represented in the September catalog. Buyers considering comparable pieces can use the catalog to assess the particular rug rather than relying on the broad distinction between antique and vintage.
Two Sales Recorded on LiveAuctioneers
Lot 217: Vintage Persian Kashan Rug – $800 Hammer Price
View lot 217 in the HeritageBids catalog
The LiveAuctioneers end-of-auction report records the vintage Persian Kashan rug at an $800 hammer price. Its listed dimensions were 6 ft 7 in × 9 ft 11 in (2.01 × 3.02 m). The report lists a separate buyer’s premium of $176, bringing the hammer price plus premium to $976 before any applicable tax, shipping or insurance.
Lot 214: Chinese Art Deco Rug – $200 Hammer Price
View lot 214 in the HeritageBids catalog
The Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 2 ft 0 in × 3 ft 9 in (0.61 × 1.14 m), is recorded in the same report at a $200 hammer price. With the listed $44 buyer’s premium, the amount was $244 before other applicable charges. Its compact dimensions offer a useful contrast to the larger Persian carpets included in the sale.
How to Read Rug Auction Results
A hammer price is the accepted auction bid before additional charges. It should be distinguished from the buyer’s total invoice and from the seller’s net proceeds. When comparing results across bidding platforms, check whether a published figure includes the buyer’s premium.
Selected results also do not establish a sale-wide trend. Condition, size, attribution and the particulars of each lot matter. Our guide to what makes a Persian rug valuable offers a starting point for evaluating those differences.
Explore Rugs or Submit a Piece for Auction
Visit our antique rugs and carpets department or browse HeritageBids auctions to explore available catalogs. New bidders can consult our guide to buying at auction before participating.
Owners considering a consignment can submit photographs and details for a preliminary review. HeritageBids operates a virtual consignment model: items remain with the consignor until sold, and an in-person preview at the consignor’s location may be arranged when possible.
