Live Auction 2305500 Years Decorative Arts Europe Including Oriental Carpets
Lot 257 PROPERTY FROM THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS SOLD TO BENEFIT THE ACQUISITIONS FUND (LOT 257)

A LOTTO USHAK RUG

WEST ANATOLIA, LATE 17TH CENTURY

Closed20 April 2010

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USD 47,500

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A LOTTO USHAK RUG
West Anatolia, Late 17th Century
Approximately 4 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 10 in. (147 cm. x 117 cm.)

Acquired from Giuseppe Salvadori.

Specialist note

Described as 'Lotto' because of their prevalence in the paintings of the Venetian artist Lorenzo Lotto (1480-1556), this group represents the most iconic pieces of classical Anatolian weavings. Given their presence in the works of other European artists, these rugs clearly commanded a strong export market and were prized by wealthy art patrons.