A few examples of appraisal values for
ARMENIA

• NUBAR BEDROSSIAN O/C POST
  NUBAR BEDROSSIAN O/C POST IMPRESSIONIST PAINTING Armenia, France, United States,1899-1981Modernist work depicting an outcrop of Rocky Mountain National park with a tree lined river in the foreground.
• ARMENIAN KARABAGH AREA
  ARMENIAN KARABAGH AREA RUGARMENIAN KARABAGH AREA RUG, south Russian Caucasus, dated 1886, wool on wool with vegetable dyes, silk highlights, 5'0" x 9'10".
• NUBAR BEDROSSIAN MODERNIST PARISIAN
  NUBAR BEDROSSIAN MODERNIST PARISIAN STREET SCENE Armenia, France, United States,1899-1981Post impressionist work depicting a corner cafe with a large tree and poster covered kiosk in the foreground.
• BASHINZHAGYAN (BACHINDJAGHIAN)
  BASHINZHAGYAN (BACHINDJAGHIAN) Gevork Zaharovich (Russian/Armenian 1857-1925): Greater and Lesser Mt Ararat with Khor Virap Monastery in the foreground Oil/Canvas 13'' x 26 1/4'' signed lower right dated 1921 gilded frame with wear 17'' x 30''. Listed in Benezit as BASHINZHAGYAN but signs name sometimes as BACHINDJAGHIAN. Born in Georgia died in Tbilisi. Also spelled Bashinjagyan he is considered the patriarch of landscape painting in Armenia. An in depth biography is available for public viewing at http://www.armsite.com/painters/bashinjagyan/index.phtmlCONDITION: This picture has been rolled at one point showing vertical creases scattered craquelure throughout several areas of missing paint and separation needs cleaning.
• AN ANTIQUE ARMENIAN SCENIC CARPET
  AN ANTIQUE ARMENIAN SCENIC CARPET An antique Armenian Scenic carpet, depicting a bedoin on a camel, with a mosque in the background, signed in Armenian on the , 4'2" x 6'1"
• Karabagh long rug south
  Karabagh long rug south caucasus, probably armenian, dated 1890 9 ft. x 5 ft. 5 in.
• AN ARMENIAN AREA RUGAn Armenian
  AN ARMENIAN AREA RUGAn Armenian area rug, Early/mid-20th century Appears signed in the weaving to one corner The wool on cotton rug with polychrome double medallion floral motif on navy blue ground and border with geometric motif Dimensions: 7' L x 4' 2" W
• ARMENIAN PICTORIAL INSCRIPTION RUG,
  ARMENIAN PICTORIAL INSCRIPTION RUG, CAUCASUS, CA. 1900; 7 FT. 10 IN. X 4 FT. 4 IN.Armenian Pictorial Inscription Rug, Caucasus, ca. 1900;, 7 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 4 in. inscribed 1912 Year Vartanoush Beklar Grigoryants, NV (Nver Mayrigits) Condition:
• MINAS AVETISIAN (ARMENIAN
  MINAS AVETISIAN (ARMENIAN 1928-1975)MINAS AVETISIAN (ARMENIAN 1928-1975) In the Mountains , 1970 oil on canvas 35.4 x 45 cm (14 x 17 3/4 in.) signed lower left; inscribed and dated on verso
• 1 vol. Curzon, Robert. Armenia:
  1 vol. Curzon, Robert. Armenia: A Year at Erzeroom, and on The Frontiers of Russia, Turkey and Persia. London: John Murray, 1854. First edition. 8vo, contemp. polished gilt-paneled tan calf, spine gilt, inner dentelles gilt, marbled endpapers & edges; scuffed, spine occasionally rubbed, head of spine rubbed away, joints rubbed. With map, frontis., 4 plates, title vignette, text illus. Internally crisp & clean.
• CAUCASIAN ARMENIAN LORI PAMBAK
  CAUCASIAN ARMENIAN LORI PAMBAK KAZAK RUGCaucasian Armenian Lori Pambak Kazak rug (6 x 7.9 feet), circa 1890. Wool on wool, missing ends, low and worn areas all over.
• ARMEN GASPARYAN (ARMENIAN B.
  ARMEN GASPARYAN (ARMENIAN B. 1966) A PAINTING, "IN FRON...ARMEN GASPARYAN (Armenian b. 1966) A PAINTING, "In Front of the Mirror (????? ????????)," 2005, oil on canvas, signed L/R, "Gasparyan," and dated, verso titled and dated; 27" x 23", framed 34" x 30". Note: ???????? Condition: No visible damage or sign of repair. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.”
• PERSIAN ARMENIAN BAKHTIARI RUG. Ca.
  PERSIAN ARMENIAN BAKHTIARI RUG. Ca. 1910. Red medallion on wool foundation with blue/black field and gold accents. 5' x 7'8.5".
• A Caucasian Erevan rug, mid 20th c
  A Caucasian Erevan rug, mid 20th c
• Armenian wool pile runner. Measures
  Armenian wool pile runner. Measures 8'10'' x 3'10''. ''Garden'' design from Republic of Georgia. c 1940. Colors of white red orange pink etc. Condition: good minor wear and fraying to ends. See images. Shipping weight 15 lbs.
• Armenian Lilihan Rug, c.1920 6 ft
  Armenian Lilihan Rug, c.1920 6 ft 7 ins x 5 ft — 2 m x 1.5 m
• AVETISIAN, Arman, (Armenian,
  AVETISIAN, Arman, (Armenian, 20th/21st Century): Two Young Nudes with Peacocks, Mixed Media, sight size 19'' x 19'', signed lower left, custom frame, 33.5'' x 33''. Arman Avetisyan is known for using Decorative Symbolism in his artwork.
• AVETIS MKRTCHYAN MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE
  AVETIS MKRTCHYAN MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE PAINTING Armenia,ContemporaryDepicts a polychromatic sprawling landscape depicting sparse bare trees and a distant mountain. Mkrtchyan followed in the footsteps of his father, Evrik Mkrtchyan, who was a well known artist in Armenia. From his father he developed a love for plein air painting and nature, going on to exhibit his work throughout Armenia.
• LIBRARY OF BOOKS, INCLUDING HISTORY
  LIBRARY OF BOOKS, INCLUDING HISTORY OF ARMENIA, OTTOMAN EMPIRE, AND THE NEAR EASTLibrary of Books, Including History of Armenia, Ottoman Empire, and the Near East,
• AVETIS MKRTCHYAN ARCHITECTURAL
  AVETIS MKRTCHYAN ARCHITECTURAL LANDSCAPE PAINTING ArmeniaContemporaryDepicts a street lined with buildings and trees with figures walking by. Mkrtchyan followed in the footsteps of his father, Evrik Mkrtchyan, who was a well known artist in Armenia. From his father he developed a love for plein air painting and nature, going on to exhibit his work throughout Armenia.
• A Karabagh prayer rug, South
  A Karabagh prayer rug, South Caucasus, circa 1900, the banded field with guls, 130cm x 108cm/Provenance: The Estate of the late Sir John and Lady Smith
• BOGOS TATIKIAN OF SMYRNA (ARMENIAN,
  BOGOS TATIKIAN OF SMYRNA (ARMENIAN, B.1820) 12 ?" x 9 ?" Nine hand-colored lithographs depicting vendors and their costumes of various nationalities, signed in the plate and hand-written below each, under glass in wood frame, overall 13 ½" x 9 ¾".
• A Kurdish runner, Azerbaijan, circa
  A Kurdish runner, Azerbaijan, circa 1890, the dark blue field with plants, three polychrome guls and stylised vine borders, 480cm x 91cm/Provenance: The Estate of the late Sir John and Lady Smith
• Kouyoumdjian Chahnazar Armenian,
  Kouyoumdjian Chahnazar Armenian, 1897-1978 Figures in a Paris Park and View of the Pantheon from the Luxemburg Gardens, 1928: Two Estimate:$1,800-$2,200
• ARMENAK KARAPETIAN (CZECH REPUBLIC,
  ARMENAK KARAPETIAN (CZECH REPUBLIC, BORN 1959) TWOARMENAK KARAPETIAN (Czech Republic, born 1959) two oils on canvas, still-lifes depicting a Calla Lily and the other depicting a pear. Each signed. Images measure 37" x 28" and 26" x 20". In gilt wood frames; 40" x 31.75" and 29" x 23.25" overall.
• A Kurdish runner, Azerbaijan, circa
  A Kurdish runner, Azerbaijan, circa 1890, the dark blue field with plants, three polychrome guls and stylised vine borders, 493cm x 95cm/Provenance: The Estate of the late Sir John and Lady Smith
• M. KAMALIAN (ARMENIAN
  M. KAMALIAN (ARMENIAN 1918-1978)M. KAMALIAN (ARMENIAN 1918-1978) City of Kars , 1969 oil on board 25 x 38 cm (9 7/8 x 15 in.) signed lower left; signed and dated on verso PROVENANCE Estate of Levon Airapetian CONDITION Observed in frame, the painting appears in very good original condition. No apparent issues visible to the naked eye. Inspection under UV shows no apparent signs of restoration or repairs. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• MINAS AVETISIAN (ARMENIAN
  MINAS AVETISIAN (ARMENIAN 1928-1975)MINAS AVETISIAN (ARMENIAN 1928-1975) Mother with Child in Her Arms Standing Before a Village , 1972 oil on canvas laid on board 30.5 x 38 cm (12 x 1 1/2 in.) signed and dated lower left; signed and dated on verso CONDITION Observed in frame, the work is in overall very good original condition. Overall surface dirt; would benefit from a light cleaning. Inspection under UV light reveals no apparent signs of restoration. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• VAHRAM DAVIDIAN (B. 1961)
  VAHRAM DAVIDIAN (B. 1961) ARMENIAN“The Red Summer”, oil on canvas, 35 x 51 inches, signed, titled and dated 2007 verso, Noah’s Ark Gallery certificate included.
• AVETIS MKRTCHYAN ROLLING HILLS
  AVETIS MKRTCHYAN ROLLING HILLS LANDSCAPE PAINTING ArmeniaContemporaryImpressionist depiction of sparse bare trees and vast landscape under a vivid blue cloud filled sky. Mkrtchyan followed in the footsteps of his father, Evrik Mkrtchyan, who was a well known artist in Armenia. From his father he developed a love for plein air painting and nature, going on to exhibit his work throughout Armenia.
• AVETIS MKRTCHYAN VILLAGE
  AVETIS MKRTCHYAN VILLAGE LANDSCAPE PAINTING Armenia,ContemporaryImpressionist depiction of distant figures and buildings illuminated by warm light. Mkrtchyan followed in the footsteps of his father, Evrik Mkrtchyan, who was a well known artist in Armenia. From his father he developed a love for plein air painting and nature, going on to exhibit his work throughout Armenia.
• EIGHT VOLUMES OF ARMENIAN,
  EIGHT VOLUMES OF ARMENIAN, TURKISH AND OTHER HISTORY AND NOVELSEight Volumes of Armenian, Turkish and Other History and Novels,
• BOGOS TATIKIAN OF SMYRNA (ARMENIAN,
  BOGOS TATIKIAN OF SMYRNA (ARMENIAN, B.1820) 13 ½" x 9 ¾" paper size Twelve hand-colored lithographs depicting vendors and their costumes of various nationalities, signed in the plate and hand-written below each, unframed.
• ARMEN GASPARYAN (ARMENIAN B.
  ARMEN GASPARYAN (ARMENIAN B. 1966) A PAINTING, "TWO TRA...ARMEN GASPARYAN (Armenian b. 1966) A PAINTING, "Two Travelers," 2007, oil on canvas, signed L/L, "Gasparyan," verso signed, titled, and dated; 31" x 35"; framed 37" x 41". Note: ????????"???? ???????????" Condition: No visible damage or sign of repair. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.”
• ARMENIAN RUG, 7 FT X 4 FT 11
  ARMENIAN RUG, 7 FT X 4 FT 11 INArmenian Rug, 7 ft x 4 ft 11 in
• ARMENIAN RUGArmenian Rug, dated
  ARMENIAN RUGArmenian Rug, dated 1887; 7 ft. 8 in. x 7 ft. 6 in. Provenance: Dr. Douglas M. and Nelda K. Lay, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Condition: Please note: All property is sold "AS IS" and any statement, whether oral or written, is given as a courtesy and shall not be deemed as a guarantee, warranty, or representation of the authenticity of authorship, physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, provenance, exhibitions, literature or historical relevance of the property or otherwise. The absence of a condition report does not imply the item is in perfect condition.