TSCHEBULL RUG AUCTION A
SUCCESS
On Monday evening, May 5th, we
sold a wonderful collection of rugs from the Tschebull Antique Carpet
Collection.
I became aware of the legendary rug
author and scholar, Mike Tschebull, in 1978 while trying to comprehend
the seemingly complex world of oriental rugs. As a junior cataloguer in
Sotheby's rug department, I committe
d
to memory his seminal book on Kazak rugs written in 1971.
As a husband
and wife team, Mike and Inge personally inspected each purchase to be
sure it met their exacting standards and took pride and pleasure in
working directly with their clientele. Their
objective was not turnover and quantity, but rather personalized service
to discerning buyers.
The highlight of the
collection, comprised of approximately 200 rugs and carpets, was a Fine
19th century Serapi Carpet measuring 11’3” x 8’8” and
was estimated to bring $12,000-15,000. The
carpet attracted a flurry of activity from the phones and the floor
before settling at $18,975 (shown left). The
second highest price was also achieved by a Serapi Carpet
(shown above). Slightly larger at 13’6” x 10’4”, the ca. 1900
carpet was estimated at $10,000-15,000, and achieved $16,100.
A
12’ 8” x 9’8” Heriz Carpet, ca. 1910, exceeded it’s $4,000-6,000
estimated to bring the third highest price of $11,212.50
(shown left), however, the surprise of
the sale came when a Chinese Pillar Rug, ca. 1900, sold for $6,325, well
above it’s $1,500-2,000 pre-sale estimate (shown
right).
“We had many homeowners
and private collectors attend the sale,” commented Michael Grogan,
President of Grogan & Company, “The Tschebull’s discriminating eye for
quality and color made this selection of carpets perfect for retail
buyers.”
In addition to a three-day
preview, clients attended a Gallery Talk and Reception with Mike
Tschebull and Michael Grogan on Sunday afternoon. Both experts answered
questions about collecting and proper care for antique rugs and were
available to answer questions about individual lots.
Mike and Inge
are ready for the next chapter in their lives and while it will continue
to include rugs, it will not be anchored in a retail rug shop.
We wish them the best.
Michael Grogan
President
Michael and Nancy Grogan with Mike
and Inge Tschebull
Gallery Located:
22 Harris Street, Dedham, Massachusetts 02026
Telephone: 781-461-9500 Toll Free: 1-800-823-1020
Fax: 781-461-9625
contact us at:
Grogans@Groganco.com
