"Lotto" rug, late XVII century, Western Turkey, Ushak Region, Ottoman Empire. formerly in the William Price Collection. Then it went to Bausback in 1978. Sold in Sotheby's on 25 November 2008 for $34 375 (see below). Finally, it was seen at Rippon Boswells on 28 May 2011 (Lot 195), sold for 13 420 euro

Information about the previous owners: rugtracker.com

Sotheby's Carpets

Sale: N08503 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 1: Tue, 25 Nov 08 10:00 AM

LOT 6 (of 147)

PROPERTY OF AN AMERICAN COLLECTOR
AN OUSHAK 'LOTTO' RUG, WEST ANATOLIA,

circa 1700
oxidized browns, small reweaves, minor repiling, rewoven outer guard stripes


15,000—20,000 USD
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 34,375 USD

measurements: approximately 5ft. 2in. by 3ft. 10in. (1.57 by 1.17m.)

Description: circa 1700

oxidized browns, small reweaves, minor repiling, rewoven outer guard stripes

EXHIBITED

Ottoman Treasures: Rugs and Ceramics from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. William T. Price, Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham, October 3-December 12, 2004

Divine Images and Magic Carpets: From the Asian Art Collection of Dr. and Mrs. William T. Price, Amarillo Art Center, Amarillo, Texas, April 18-May 31, 1987, no. 39


LITERATURE AND REFERENCES

Denny, Walter B., Ottoman Treasures: Rugs and Ceramics from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. William T. Price, Birmingham, 2004, p. 9, fig. 8.

Bausback, Peter, Antike Orientteppiche, Braunschweig, 1978, pp. 48-49.


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, the field design is framed by a generously proportioned border filled with cartouches that creates a bold visual statement. For similar examples, please refer to Ferenc Batári, Ottoman Turkish Carpets, Budapest, 1994, pl. 13 and Sotheby's New York, December 10, 1992, lot 125. A comparable 'Lotto' rug of almost identical size was sold Sotheby's New York, September 19, 2003, lot 76.