WEST ANATOLIA, LATE 16TH/EARLY 17TH CENTURY

Details

A MEDALLION USHAK CARPET FRAGMENT
WEST ANATOLIA, LATE 16TH/EARLY 17TH CENTURY
Comprising a section of the central medallion and trefoil surround, uneven wear, localised small repairs, mounted
26in. x 20in. (68cm. x 52cm.)

Provenance

Acquired from Helmut Reinisch, Graz, 1990

Special notice

Specifed lots (sold and unsold) marked with a filled square ( ¦ ) not collected from Christie’s, 8 King Street, London SW1Y 6QT by 5.00 pm on the day of the sale will, at our option, be removed to Crown Fine Art (details below). Christie’s will inform you if the lot has been sent ofsite. If the lot is transferred to Crown Fine Art, it will be available for collection from 12.00 pm on the second business day following the sale. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Crown Fine Art. All collections from Crown Fine Art will be by prebooked appointment only. This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.

Conditions of sale

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Lot Essay

This fragment comes from a medallion carpet which must have been woven at the beginning of the period of production; its drawing is excellent and the colours remain strong and clear, both of which deteriorate in later weavings. The absence of black outlines and the playful use of contrasting colours keeps this diminutive fragment jewel-like.

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