Skinner

Though this auction house's antiques selection is one of the most celebrated in the country, its Oriental rug auctions fly under the radar. But the offerings are just as impressive: Several times a year, Skinner sells off rare 19th-century tribal and village weavings at prices ranging from a few hundred bucks to more than $18,000. Collections are curated by the city's most knowledgeable rug appraiser, who exhaustively researches the carpets' value and provenance.