Rugs and textiles in Sotheby’s London Islamic sale
In short, very few, and certainly the smallest rug and carpet consignment in memory. That said, there is a small medallion Ushak rug consigned by ‘a German Lady, a Yomut white ground ‘tree’ asmalyk from a French collection, and the second Tekke embroidered asmalyk in the London sales. But plenty in other mediums, see Sotheby’s Arts of the Islamic World, 8 October 2014
- Lot 192. Ushak ‘Small Medallion’ Rug, West Anatolia, late 16th-eartly 17th century. Sotheby’s Arts of the Islamic World, London, 8 October 2014. Estimate £80,000 — £120,000
Lot 191. Yomut Turkmen Asmalyk, West Turkestan, 19th century. Sotheby’s Arts of the Islamic World, London, 8 October 2014. Estimate £15,000 — £20,000
Lot 189. Tekke Turkmen Silk And Wool Embroidered Asmalyk, Turkestan, 19th century. Sotheby’s Arts of the Islamic World, London, 8 October 2014. Estimate £4,000 — £6,000
Lot 186. Afshar Rug, South East Persia, 19th century. Sotheby’s Arts of the Islamic World, London, 8 October 2014. Estimate £2,000 — £4,000
Lot 139. Ottoman Silk And Metal-Thread Embroidered Velvet Horse Cover, Turkey, 17th/18th Century. Sotheby’s Arts of the Islamic World, London, 8 October 2014. Estimate £12,000 — £15,000
Lot 26. Ottoman Silk and Metal-Thread External Curtain (Burqa) for the Ka’ba Door, Bearing The Name Of Sultan Selim II (R.1566-74), Turkey, Circa 1800. Sotheby’s Arts of the Islamic World, London, 8 October 2014. Estimate £100,000 — £150,000
Lot 150. Ottoman Silk And Metal-Thread Embroidered Velvet Horse Cover, Turkey, 18th Century. Estimate £4,000 — £6,000
