Windsor Castle Carpet for Oriental & European Carpets & Rugs Auction
Last Updated on Wednesday, 31 March 2010 04:40 Written by a2e Wednesday, 31 March 2010 04:40
An impressive 40 ft x 25 ft Axminster carpet that belonged to the fourth son of the first Marquess of Bristol, Lord Arthur Hervey, who served as the Bishop of Bath and Wells between 1869 and 1894, is to be offered at Bonhams, Knightsbridge as part of its sale of Oriental & European Carpets & Rugs on 13th April 2010.
The carpet (estimate £15,000 – 20,000) was in The Bishop’s Palace, Wells, Somerset from the late 19th century until 1999. It was previously, by repute, in Windsor Castle where Bishop Hervey’s brother was curator.
Its manufacturer, The Axminster Carpet Factory, enjoyed extensive Royal patronage with both George III and George IV commissioning carpets for various Royal residences.
Other sale highlights include a Tabriz carpet (estimate £35,000 – 40,000) and an unusual silk Kashan rug (estimate £12,000 – 18,000).
www.bonhams.com/carpets
Auction of Two Light Industrial Buildings on Long Island
Last Updated on Friday, 12 March 2010 12:00 Written by a2e Friday, 12 March 2010 12:00
Tranzon Integrated Property Group and Tranzon Fox (“Tranzon”) announced today that it has been engaged by Wells Fargo to market and auction off two light industrial buildings at a foreclosure auction to be held on March 25th at 1pm at the Babylon Town Hall on Long Island. The properties are located at 100 Brook Avenue in Deer Park and 725-735 Mount Avenue in West Babylon. 100 Brook Avenue consists of 10,000 SF on .61 acres and 725-735 Mount Avenue consists of 15,600 SF on 1.3 acres.
In order to facilitate bidding and for the purposes of disclosure, Tranzon has made available to all potential bidders a Property Information Package that includes pre-ordered title reports, tax and lien searches, appraisals and other information relating to the properties and the foreclosure. To download this information go to: www.tranzon.com and look for Property ID: FX1589 or call 888-243-3431.
