N6. Ziegler Mahal Carpet – $182,500
The company that imports Persian rugs for a living it’s called Ziegler. They are famous for their fancy carpets.
This rug with bright brown and blue designs was produced sometime in the early 1900s.
Sold in June 2008 at an auction this Ziegler Mahal carpet whet for $182,500.
The piece which measure 18-feet-6-inches by 10-feet-9-inches was in an excellent condition when it was sold by Sotheby’s.
You wonder why this carpet sold for that much money? The factors that influenced the price are its mint condition, large print scale and attractive palette of colors.
The result? One of the most expensive carpets in the world!
