UPCOMING AUCTION — SUNDAY, October 11, 2026 · 12:00 PM ET
Antique Rug Auctions in New York
Discover antique, vintage, and decorative rugs at Nazmiyal Auctions, a specialist New York auction house serving collectors and designers worldwide. Bid online or submit your rug for a complimentary auction evaluation.
Auction Highlights
Featured Rugs in Our Upcoming Auction
Explore selected antique, vintage, and decorative rugs. View each lot for photographs, dimensions, estimates, and available condition information.
The Nazmiyal Difference
Why Buy Through Nazmiyal Auctions
Specialist Rug Knowledge
Our team focuses on antique, vintage, and decorative rugs, helping buyers understand each rug’s origin, design, age, and condition before bidding.
Worldwide
Shipping
We arrange professional packing and domestic and international shipping. Contact us before bidding for a shipping and insurance quote. Packing is complimentary; shipping and insurance are additional.
New York Gallery Viewing
Examine rugs in person at our New York gallery before bidding. Contact our team to arrange a viewing and confirm availability for the lots that interest you.
Condition Information
Review catalog photographs and request additional images, measurements, and condition details. Our team can answer questions about wear, repairs, and other characteristics before the auction.
Consignment
Sell Your Rug at Nazmiyal Auctions
Sell your antique, vintage, or decorative rug through a specialist New York auction house. Our team guides you through the process, from an initial evaluation to cataloguing and the auction sale.
Free Auction Evaluation
Send photographs and dimensions for a complimentary preliminary estimate, or arrange an appointment at our New York gallery.
Reach Buyers Worldwide
Offer your rug to collectors, dealers, and interior designers through our online auctions.
Specialist Cataloguing
Our team prepares photographs and descriptions, assessing your rug’s age, origin, design, and condition, with provenance included where available.
Clear Consignment Terms
Your agreement sets out the seller’s commission and applicable charges. Settlement is processed within 35 days after the auction, provided the buyer has paid in full and no claim has been filed.
OUR SPECIALIST BACKGROUND
Decades of Experience in Antique Rugs
Founded in 2002, Nazmiyal Auctions builds on the expertise of the Nazmiyal Collection, established in 1983. Based in New York, we help collectors, designers, and private sellers buy and sell antique, vintage, and decorative rugs.
Owner Jason Nazmiyal and auction director Farhad Langaroodi bring specialist knowledge to the auction process. Jason’s published work and documented museum contributions reflect a longstanding involvement in collecting and preserving rugs and textiles.
Published Book: Art Underfoot
Published by Hali Publications in 2023, Art Underfoot: The Nazmiyal Collection explores handmade rugs and their role in interiors, with contributions by Jason Nazmiyal, Elisabeth Parker, and Markus Voigt.
Documented Museum Contributions
The Jewish Museum in New York holds an 1890s silk rug from Kashan, Persia, donated by Padi and Jason Nazmiyal. The museum’s collection record documents the gift.
Specialist Auction Team
Our team includes owner Jason Nazmiyal and auction director Farhad Langaroodi, supported by colleagues who coordinate bidding, catalogue inquiries, and gallery viewings.
Auction Press Coverage
Nazmiyal Auctions has appeared in JOZAN, with previews highlighting antique Persian carpets, Caucasian rugs, and other noteworthy pieces offered in our sales.
Auction Archive
Past Rug Auction Results
Explore selected antique and vintage rugs sold at Nazmiyal Auctions, with links to the original auction lots.
The Nazmiyal Archive
Resources & Insights
Selling
How to Sell a Rug: Getting Maximum Value at Auction
Collecting
Collecting Antique Rugs: A Beginner's Essential Guide
Market Insights
The 2025–2026 Antique Rug Market Outlook
Questions
Frequently Asked
Everything you need to know about buying and selling through Nazmiyal Auctions.
How do I register to bid?
Registration is free and takes only a few minutes. Create an account on our website, provide a form of identification, and you’ll be approved within 24 hours. We recommend registering at least 48 hours before an auction closes.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept bank wire transfers, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, money orders, and personal checks. A 3% surcharge applies to credit card payments. International bidders must pay by bank wire transfer. Full payment is due no later than five days after the auction ends. (Nazmiyal Auctions Terms and Conditions)
How is worldwide shipping handled?
We coordinate professional international shipping for all lots. Rugs are carefully rolled, padded, and shipped fully insured via trusted carriers. We provide shipping estimates upon request. International buyers are responsible for applicable import duties and taxes.
What is the buyer's premium?
A buyer’s premium of 27% will be added to the hammer price. New York residents are subject to applicable sales tax on the hammer price and buyer’s premium.
How do I consign a rug for auction?
Contact our consignment team via the Sell a Rug page or call our New York gallery directly. We offer free evaluations in person or via high-resolution photographs. There is no charge to consign — we handle all cataloguing, condition reporting, and marketing.
How are rugs authenticated?
Every rug offered through Nazmiyal Auctions is personally examined by our team of specialists with over 40 years of combined expertise. We provide detailed provenance information, age assessments, and comprehensive condition reports for every lot.
Can I inspect a rug before placing a bid?
Yes. Viewing sessions are held at our New York gallery before every auction — exact dates are listed on the auction page. For international bidders, we offer detailed video walkthroughs, additional photography, and expert consultation upon request.
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