![Manfred Deix * (1949 St. Pölten - 2016 Klosterneuburg): Arnold Schwarzenegger, 2007 Aquarell, 40 x 28 cm gerahmt, Maß mit Rahmen 71 x 50,5 cm Originalbild des Buchcovers Arnold Schwazenegger, Die nackte Wahrheit, 2007 Arnold Schwarzenegger, 2007 waterco](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2095/93645/47878185_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1474105138)
Austria Auction Company
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The Austria Auction Company was founded in 2013 when my son Martin and I decided to venture into the auction business.
My career began at Adil Besim, the rug shop in Vienna that my father Fritz Langauer ran with Ferdi Besim. By the time I came on board in 1985, the company had several locations and had become the market leader in Austria.
During the 15 years that I worked at Adil Besim and thanks to several longer trips to the United States and England, I was able to lay the foundation for what I now know about antique rugs.
From 1991 to 1994, I served as managing director of our subsidiary Oritop, a rug wholesale business in Zurich. After I returned to Vienna, I became a managing partner at Adil Besim.
In 2000, my father and I left Adil Besim after the Besim and Langauer families mutually agreed to part ways.
My father took over Oritop, relocated the company to Vienna, and is now successful in the wholesale business.
I decided to use my expertise to focus on the international trade of high-quality, antique Oriental rugs.
By participating in countless trade fairs in Europe and the United States, my network and reputation grew as people became familiar with me.
My son Martin, who has developed an affinity for antique rugs just as I did in my younger years, joined my business in 2013 and has been acquiring his expertise about antique rugs from a very early age. Thanks to his training as an IT officer, he supports the entire administration involved with putting together the auctions – starting with photographing the rugs and editing the photos to laying out and designing the catalogue.
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Bidder Reviews for Austria Auction Company (120)
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8 Latest Top ReviewsSee All
TomLawrence, KS
Jun 15, 2024
Highly Recommend.
I have purchased numerous items. Items are accurately depicted and described. Fast and accurate responses to questions. Lightning fast international shipping. A top auctioneer for rugs and textiles and a model for how to run an auction business.
![Malatya Kilim](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2095/328918/177431657_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
MohammadPacific Grove, CA
Apr 27, 2024
![Heriz Carpet](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2095/323258/173858232_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
MarkHyde Park, MA
Mar 03, 2024
![Shiraz Rug](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2095/313627/168187179_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
KaceyCastle Rock, CO
Dec 23, 2023
Wonderful Experience!
Great, prompt interactions/emails with the auction house. The package was shipped extremely quickly and made it from Austria to the US at lightning speed. The item was even better than I imagined! So happy with my winnings from this auction house.
![Tapestry](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2095/310046/165874426_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
JiriBern, CH
Nov 11, 2023
best experience
Hassle-free as always, absolutely easygoing communication, in-house shipping very appreciated (as opposed to most auction houses in the US)
![Heriz Rug](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2095/304098/162264949_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
RyanOmaha, NE
Sep 30, 2023
Easy transaction
I was nervous about bidding overseas. It was very easy. Received items sooner than expected at reasonable shipping rate.
![Karabagh Rug](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2095/296986/157936353_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
PeterBournemouth, GB
May 30, 2023
Comprehensively professional service
Every part of the process was superb. Thoroughly recommended. First class.
![Shirvan Rug](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2095/285467/150609553_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
Past Auctions from Austria Auction Company
Record Auction Results for Austria Auction Company
See All![Manfred Deix * (1949 St. Pölten - 2016 Klosterneuburg): Arnold Schwarzenegger, 2007 Aquarell, 40 x 28 cm gerahmt, Maß mit Rahmen 71 x 50,5 cm Originalbild des Buchcovers Arnold Schwazenegger, Die nackte Wahrheit, 2007 Arnold Schwarzenegger, 2007 waterco](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2095/93645/47878185_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1474105138)
![Kaitag Embroidery: 3 ft. 5 in. x 2 ft. Caucasus, 18th century Condition: very good, slightly stained, minor signs of use Silk on wool Provenance: Theo Häberli private collection](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2095/127157/64841770_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1536316037)
![Kaitag Embroidery: 3 ft. 9 in. x 1 ft. 8 in. Caucasus, 18th century Condition: good, few small repairs and abrasions Silk on cotton Provenance: Theo Häberli private collection](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2095/127157/64841773_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1536316037)
![Cloud Band Kazak *: Cloud Band Kazak 295 x 155 cm (9 ft. 8 in. x 5 ft. 1 in.) Caucasus, dated 1886 Condition: good, bottom end slightly restored, scattered low pile, scattered small old repairs Warp: wool, weft: wool, pi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2095/137812/69912743_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1552161835)
![Lesghi star long rug inscribed: Lesghi star long rug inscribed and dated 1313 13ft. x 5ft. 4in. 395 x 163 cm Caucasus end 19th century Condition: good, some areas low pile, some reweaves and repairs, some abrasion Wool warp, wool we](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2095/69361/35798744_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1427706693)
![Kazak rug, Caucasus circa mid-19th century: Kazak rug, Approximately 7ft. 5in. x 5ft. 7in. (226x170cm) Caucasus circa mid-19th century](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2095/43272/19048540_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1374678614)
![Tekke engsi, Turkmenistan circa 1860: Tekke engsi, Approximately 4ft. 11in. x 4ft. (149x122cm) Turkmenistan circa 1860](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2095/43272/19015748_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1374678614)
![Chinese silk embroidered banner: Chinese silk embroidered banner 26ft. 8in. x 2ft. 9in. (814 x 84 cm) China circa second half 19th century Condition: good, fraying to black outer silk border cotton backing, silk ground cloth, silk em](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2095/50683/24166058_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1391700196)
![Armenian Embroidery: Armenian Embroidery 200 x 189 cm (6 ft. 7 in. x 6 ft. 2 in.) Armenia, 19th century Condition: excellent Cotton on cotton Provenance: Siawosch Azadi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2095/140803/71359925_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1556183811)
![Kirman pictorial rug: Kirman Lawer pictorial rug Persia, ca. 1880 230 x 139 cm (7ft. 7in. X 4ft. 7in.) Condition: good, sides partly slightly damaged, few signs of use, few stains cotton warp, cotton weft, wool pile Proven](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2095/113948/58568889_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1513769832)
![Sarkoy Kilim: Sarkoy Kilim 358 x 315 cm (11 ft. 9 in. x 10 ft. 4 in.) Bulgaria, Pirot ca. 1900 Condition: good, some old small repairs, stained, signs of wear Warp: wool, weft: wool Provenance: Austrian private col](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2095/136483/69398246_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1550486116)
![Tree Kazak *: Tree Kazak 240 x 173 cm (7 ft. 10 in. x 5 ft. 8 in.) Caucasus, dated 1316 (1898) Condition: good, scattered small repairs, few signs of wear, scattered color run Warp: wool, weft: wool, pile: wool Pro](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2095/137812/69912729_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1552161835)
![Lori Pambak: Lori Pambak 320 x 180 cm (10 ft. 6 in. x 5 ft. 11 in.) Caucasus, dated 1340 (1922) ? Condition: good, one repair at left upper corner, scattered small repairs, few signs of wear Warp: wool, weft: wool](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2095/137812/69912795_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1552161835)
![Chichi Prayer Rug: Chichi Prayer Rug Caucasus dated 1291 (1874) 146 x 115 cm (4ft. 9in. X 3ft. 9in.) Condition: good, a few small repairs Warp: wool, Weft: wool, Pile: wool](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2095/109605/56249885_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1506089187)
![Ning Xia pillar rug: 8 ft. 2 in. x 2 ft. 11 in. China, second half 19th century Condition: good, pile partly low, foundation partly visible Warp: wool, weft: wool, pile: wool](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2095/127157/64841778_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1536316037)
![Tibet: Tibet 5 ft. 11 in. x 2 ft. 11 in. Tibet, early 20th century Condition: very good, minor signs of wear Warp: cotton, weft: wool, pile: wool Provenance: Theo Häberli private collection](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2095/132162/67152468_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1543418768)
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