400-Year-Old Mughal Carpet With Hunting Scenes Returns To Auction

Times of India - India · india

A nearly 400-year-old Mughal-era carpet, renowned for its intricate design featuring hunting scenes, flowering vines, and colourful motifs, is set to be auctioned by Sotheby's in New York on October 21, 2026. The carpet, dating to the first half of the 17th century, measures approximately 473 cm by 200 cm and is estimated to fetch between $250,000 and $350,000. Previously owned by notable figures including American financier Charles T. Yerkes and German novelist Erich Maria Remarque, this historic textile offers a glimpse into the artistry of 17th-century India.