Auction Preview: Nagel Auction House, Stuttgart

by Herbert Exner

From Oriental Rug Review, Vol. 11/6

Auction Preview
October 14, 1991
On October 14, Nagel Auction House in Stuttgart will hold its first special auction of fine antique Oriental rugs and carpets in its new quarters, the Morikehof Building. The new sales rooms are much improved with high ceilings, light colored walls, and new lighting system.

One of the most important rugs in the sale is a Chessboard carpet, one of the rarest of classical types.
It is one of the best preserved examples of the 16th century Damascus group and has never been published.

Among the special offerings will be a Berlin collection which was formed in the 1920s and has been stored for decades in Wiesbaden. Consisting of approximately 100 pieces, the collection is being offered in sales in June, August, and the best pieces have been held for the October 14 sale. The collection includes a so-called Transylvanian prayer rug of the 17th century of the same type as those in the Bruschettini and Christiano Collections (Hali 1/3, p. 275). It carries a relatively modest estimate of DM 9,000. Other pieces from the collection are a saph in mixed technique -- knotted and flatwoven -- probably made by Lurs in Western Iran, a rare large northwest Persian carpet, two classic Ladik prayer rugs, two Lotto rugs, and an early East Anatolian Yörük rug with a lattice design.

One of the most important rugs in the sale is a Chessboard carpet, one of the rarest of classical types. It is one of the best preserved examples of the 16th century Damascus group and has never been published. The size is 275 cm x 190 cm (9'x6'3") which is between the usual large and small dimensions of the group. It has four vertical rows of medallions which is common with the larger examples. The condition is so good that for the non-expert it is hard to believe that it is 16th century. An estimate is available upon request.

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Among the Caucasian offerings is a Kazak rug with an infrequently encountered design which can be read as a garden design but would also be good for children to pay hopscotch on.

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Among the Chinese offerings is a Fette-Li Dragon rug nearly identical to the one published in Oriental Rug Review XI/2.

Among the Caucasian offerings is a Kazak rug with an infrequently encountered design which can be read as a garden design but would also be good for children to pay hopscotch on. A soumak with three medallions similar to Bennett's plate 472 will also be offered. In addition to the usual types of rugs there will also be a selection of Chinese rugs and textiles. Among the Chinese offerings is a Fette-Li Dragon rug nearly identical to the one published in Oriental Rug Review XI/2. Among the textile offerings are a white Turkoman chirpy (estimate DM 16,000), a collection of Bokhara suzanis, a Bokhara silk velvet coat, and much more.

...a saph in mixed technique -- knotted and flatwoven -- probably made by Lurs in Western Iran...

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