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Sotheby's Auctions » Carpets » lot 76
Sale N07919
AN OUSHAK 'LOTTO' RUG, WEST ANATOLIA
New York 5,000—7,000 USD Session 1
19 Sep 03 10:15 AM
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 10,200 USD
MEASUREMENTS
approximately 5ft. by 4ft. (1.52 by 1.22m.)
DESCRIPTION
DATE OF OBJECT
late 17th century
CATALOGUE NOTE
The arabesque-trellis or so-called "Lotto"
design was popular from its first appearance around 1500.
Production of rugs in this pattern was increased to meet
demand in the 17th century and they generally feature a
border wider in proportion to the field than their
precursors. Structurally, rugs such as this are similar
to the so-called "Transylvanian" group that
were also woven in large numbers for the European market.
Here, an asymmetric field design is framed by a
generously proportioned border filled with cloudbands
that creates a bold visual statement. For similar
examples, please refer to Batari, Ferenc, Ottoman Turkish
Carpets, Budapest, 1994, pl. 13; The Aita Collection:
Exceptional Carpets, Christie's London, 18 October 2001,
lot 228; and Sotheby's New York, December 10, 1992, lot
125
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Thanks and best wishes,
J. Barry O'Connell Jr.
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