The 'Lotto' field design of this fragment is highly unusual. The usual colour combination is a yellow lattice on a red ground; the blue lattice on the present lot is rarely seen. A carpet with this palette can be seen in Alexander. C., A Foreshadowing of 21st Century Art The Color and Geometry of Very Early Turkish Carpets' New York, 1993, p. 217. For further information on 'Lotto' carpets see lot 122 in this sale.
Overall measurements; cm across the top, cm across the bottom, cm the left hand side, cm the right hand side.
Stretcher: 122 by 95 by 3cm; 4ft., 3ft. 1in. Mounted on fine black cotton.
Textile: 121 by 94.5cm; 3ft. 11in., 3ft. 1in.
Lighter colours in reality than in the photograph. Attractive abrash through the madder ground and azure blue strapwork design. It has been professionally mounted onto a black textile and stretcher. The catalogue photograph shows is cut out against white. It has been carefully stitched to the mount. Holes to the fragment clearly visible. Ready to place. "In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."