Rippon Boswell Major Spring Auction 13 June 2015. Lot 170. Transylvanian Niche Carpet, West Anatolia, Manisa province, 171 x 116 cm. Second half 17th century. More finely woven than other examples, it has a soft texture, a nuanced palette and meticulously drawn details. The original finishes have survived all around; various old repiled sections and repairs. Estimate EUR 17,000. Sold EUR 41,480Austria Auction Company ‘Masterpieces of an Austrian Private Collection’ 16 November 2019. Lot 20. Transylvanian Double Niche Rug, West Anatolia, 17th century. 158 x 120 cm. Condition: very good according to age, corroded brown, both ends slightly incomplete, original selvedge but slightly damaged at right side, minor small repairs, very good pile. Estimate € 20.000 – 30.000. Sold € 40.000Sothebys Arts A Passion for Collecting: The Rugs and Carpets of a Connoisseur 27 November 2019. Lot 37. A ‘TRANSYLVANIAN’ DOUBLE NICHE RUG, OUSHAK REGION, WEST ANATOLIA, 17th century, approximately 168 by 122cm; 5ft. 6in., 4ft. Condition: Evenly fair condition, generally knot bars visible, with pile in blues slightly higher and browns oxidised with spot foundation visible. Possibly some minor repiling to centre of field and a minute re-weave in upper left hand guard stripe. Sides re-overcast; sides and ends secured with cotton tape stitched to reverse. Estimate 28,000 – 40,000 GBP. Lot Sold 27,500 GBPSothebys Rugs And Carpets 6 November 2018. Lot 33. A ‘TRANSYLVANIAN’ DOUBLE NICHE RUG, WEST ANATOLIA, approximately 157 by 121cm; 5ft. 2in., 3ft. 11in. Late 17th century.
Condition: Colour less strident. Red less scarlet, and more attractive in reality. Pile is variable overall, and the rug has had restorations, probably at several different times, for example the dark blue in spandrels are about 50% repiling and there is some reweaving, example lower right hand spandrel (approximately 17 by 8cm). Rug with 50% overall. Large reweave in top left hand corner (approximately 18 by 18cm) of flatweave, as visible in the photograph. Dark browns entirely oxidised and partially repiled. Restoration to outer guards and restored side cords. Lazy lines are present, which are typcial of the group. Inspection recommended, to see extent of condition. Reads very well as a design overall. Estimate 10,000 – 15,000 GBP. Sold 13.750 GBPAustria Auction Company ‘Fine Antique Oriental Rugs XXXII’ 18 March 2023. Lot 105. Transylvanian Double-Niche Prayer Rug with star and cartouche border, 165 x 119 cm (5′ 5″ x 3’ 11″), Turkey, 17th century. Estimate: € 30000 – 40000. Sold € 35.000Lot 151. Austria Auction Company: Fine Antique Oriental Rugs XXX 1 October 2022 Transylvanian Prayer Rug, 185 x 133 cm (6′ 1″ x 4′ 4″). Turkey, 17th century. Condition: good according to age, low pile, several old repairs, selvages partially rebound, slightly stained, signs of use. Warp: wool, weft: wool, pile: wool. Estimate: € 40.000 – 60.000. Sold for € 35.000
