Valuable Archaeological Findings That Have Shaped History Over Milennia

In 2013, to fund future purchases, the Corcoran Gallery auctioned 25 unique carpets. Among them, the Persian-style Clark Sickle Leaf Carpet stood out with its vivid floral and vine designs, capturing the essence of Persian artistry.

Originally estimated to fetch between $10-$15 million, the Clark Sickle Leaf Carpet astonished everyone by selling for nearly $34 million, setting a new record. This price eclipsed that of a 17th-century southern Iranian rug, with its beauty and rarity acknowledged as almost unparalleled.