"Lotto" rug, XVII century, Western Turkey, Ushak Region, Ottoman Empire.

Sotheby's Rugs and Carpets
London | 06 Nov 2018, 02:30 PM | L18872
LOT 28

PROPERTY FROM A PROMINENT PRIVATE COLLECTION

AN OUSHAK 'LOTTO' RUG, WEST ANATOLIA
with 'Anatolian' field design
approximately 169 by 120cm; 5ft. 7in., 3ft. 11in
17th century

ESTIMATE 4,000-6,000 GBP
Lot Sold: 11,875 GBP

CATALOGUE NOTE
These classical courtly works are easily distinguishable through their vivid yellow latticework on a red field. The field
design is comprised of layered geometric shapes and these have been broken into three potential sub groups. For a
complete discussion on the layering in designs see Pinner. R., 'Multiple and Substrate Designs in Early Anatolian &
Mediterranean Carpets', Hali 42, 1988, pp. 23 - 42. The present lot is further distinguished by its relatively uncommon
cartouche border on camel tone ground; for an example with this feature see Sotheby's, New York, 25 November
2008, lot 6.