A Persian rug sold for a record $33 million at auction. (Associated Press) An intricate, 17th century Persian carpet went up for sale at Sotheby's in New York on Wednesday. When the gavel came down, ...

WASHINGTON — A Persian carpet decorated with swirling vines and vibrant flowers that was stored for decades by the Corcoran Gallery of Art sold Wednesday for nearly $33.8 million. That sum, fetched at ...

The carpet was produced during the “Golden Age” of carpet weaving under the Safavid dynasty (1501-1732). It will be offered in Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds including Rugs and Carpets in London ...

In 2013, a collective sigh from the attendees of a Sotheby’s auction in New York echoed throughout the room. A 17th-century Kerman carpet achieved $33.8 million – more than double its pre-sale ...

For centuries, Persian carpets have woven stories of artistry, heritage, and identity into every thread. More than just floor coverings, these masterpieces embody Iran’s profound cultural tapestry — ...