![Kurdish Tulu Rug, Adiyaman Area, Turkey, Late 19th C., 5'6'' x 9'2'': Kurdish Tulu Rug, Adiyaman Area, Turkey, Late 19th C., 5'6'' x 9'2'' (168 x 279 cm). Weight: 15 lbs. Material: wool pile, wool warp, wool weft.Provenance: John T. Wertime Minimalist Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330475/178186435_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314247)
Minimalist Wool
![Kurdish Tulu Rug, Adiyaman Area, Turkey, Late 19th C., 5'6'' x 9'2'': Kurdish Tulu Rug, Adiyaman Area, Turkey, Late 19th C., 5'6'' x 9'2'' (168 x 279 cm). Weight: 15 lbs. Material: wool pile, wool warp, wool weft.Provenance: John T. Wertime Minimalist Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330475/178186435_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314247)
![Bergama Mixed Weave Rug, Turkey, Early 20th C., 5'1'' x 7'8'': Bergama Mixed Weave Rug, Turkey, Early 20th C., 5'1'' x 7'8'' (155 x 234 cm). Weight: 16 lbs. Material: wool pile, wool warp, wool weft. Provenance: John T. Wertime Minimalist Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330475/178186438_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314247)
![Felt and Leather Saddle, Central Anatolia, Late 19th C., 3'4'' x 4'3'': Felt and Leather Saddle, Central Anatolia, Late 19th C., 3'4'' x 4'3'' (102 x 130 cm). Weight: 8 lbs. Wool. Provenance: John T. Wertime Minimalist Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330475/178186445_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314247)
![Central Asian Striped Kilim, Uzbekistan, Late 19th C., 4'10'' x 5'9'': Central Asian Striped Kilim, Uzbekistan, Late 19th C., 4'10'' x 5'9'' (147 x 175 cm). Weight: 8 lbs. Material: wool surface, wool warp.Provenance: John T. Wertime Minimalist Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330475/178186431_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314247)
![Square Meditation Rug, Tibet, Late 19th C., 2'4'' x 2'4'': Square Meditation Rug, Tibet, Late 19th C., 2'4'' x 2'4'' (71 x 71 cm). Weight: 2 lbs. Wool. Provenance: John T. Wertime Minimalist Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330475/178186443_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314247)
![Kurdish Tulu Rug, Adiyaman Area, Turkey, Late 19th C., 3'7'' x 12'7'': Kurdish Tulu Rug, Adiyaman Area, Turkey, Late 19th C., 3'7'' x 12'7'' (109 x 384 cm). Weight: 17 lbs. Material: wool pile, wool warp, wool weft. Provenance: John T. Wertime Minimalist Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330475/178186436_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314247)
![Anatolian Mohair Kilim, Siirt Area, Turkey, Mid 20th C., 5'3'' x 7'1'': Anatolian Mohair Kilim, Siirt Area, Turkey, Mid 20th C., 5'3'' x 7'1'' (160 x 216 cm). Weight: 11 lbs. Mohair Wool. Provenance: John T. Wertime Minimalist Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330475/178186412_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314247)
![Anatolian Tulu Rug, Turkey, Early/Mid 20th C., 3'9'' x 6'0'': Anatolian Tulu Rug, Turkey, Early/Mid 20th C., 3'9'' x 6'0'' (114 x 183 cm). Weight: 10 lbs. Material: wool pile, wool warp, wool weft. Provenance: John T. Wertime Minimalist Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330475/178186404_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314247)
![Kurd Tulu Rug, Turkey, Early 20th C., 4'0'' x 7'0'': Kurd Tulu Rug, Turkey, Early 20th C., 4'0'' x 7'0'' (122 x 213 cm). Weight: 8 lbs. Material: wool pile, wool warp, wool weft. Provenance: John T. Wertime Minimalist Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330475/178186439_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314247)
![Shahsevan Kilim, Transcaucasus, Late 19th C., 2'1'' x 2'9'': Shahsevan Kilim, Transcaucasus, Late 19th C., 2'1'' x 2'9'' (64 x 84 cm). Weight: 2 lbs. Material: wool surface, wool warp. Provenance: John T. Wertime Minimalist Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330475/178186433_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314247)
![Striped Shahsevan Kilim, Transcaucasus, Ca. 1900, 4'0'' x 7'0'': Striped Shahsevan Kilim, Transcaucasus, Ca. 1900, 4'0'' x 7'0'' (122 x 213 cm). Weight: 5 lbs. Material: wool surface, wool warp. Provenance: John T. Wertime Minimalist Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330475/178186397_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314247)
![Anatolian Chekme Tulu Rug, Konya Area, Turkey, Mid 20th C., 3'6'' x 4'10'': Anatolian Chekme Tulu Rug, Konya Area, Turkey, Mid 20th C., 3'6'' x 4'10'' (107 x 147 cm). Weight: 6 lbs. Wool. Provenance: John T. Wertime Minimalist Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330475/178186444_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314247)
![Kurdish Tulu Rug, Adiyaman Area, Turkey, Late 19th C., 3'5'' x 10'7'': Kurdish Tulu Rug, Adiyaman Area, Turkey, Late 19th C., 3'5'' x 10'7'' (104 x 323 cm). Weight: 14 lbs. Material: wool pile, wool warp, wool weft. Provenance: John T. Wertime Minimalist Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330475/178186437_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314247)
![Fine Anatolian Cirpi/Kilim, Turkey, Ca. 1900, 5'6'' x 10'7'': Fine Anatolian Cirpi/Kilim, Turkey, Ca. 1900, 5'6'' x 10'7'' (168 x 323 cm). Weight: 9 lbs. Material: wool surface, wool warp. Provenance: John T. Wertime Minimalist Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330475/178186428_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314247)
![Central Asian Rug, Middle Amu Darya, Ca. 1875, 3'3'' x 7'0'': Central Asian Rug, Middle Amu Darya, Ca. 1875, 3'3'' x 7'0'' (99 x 213 cm). Ersari sub-tribe. Weight: 11 lbs. Material: wool pile, wool warp, wool weft.Provenance: John T. Wertime Minimalist Collectio](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330475/178186434_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314247)
![Striped Shahsevan Kilim, Transcaucasus, Ca. 1900, 5'2'' x 6'9'': Striped Shahsevan Kilim, Transcaucasus, Ca. 1900, 5'2'' x 6'9'' (157 x 206 cm). Weight: 15 lbs. Material: wool surface, wool warp. Provenance: John T. Wertime Minimalist Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330475/178186398_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314247)
![Mazandaran Kilim, Persia, Ca. 1900, 5'6'' x 9'8'': Mazandaran Kilim, Persia, Ca. 1900, 5'6'' x 9'8'' (168 x 295 cm). Weight: 16 lbs. Material: wool surface, wool warp. Provenance: John T. Wertime Minimalist Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330475/178186396_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314247)
![Anatolian Ram Horn Verneh/Cicim, Turkey, Ca. 1880, 4'4'' x 4'6'': Anatolian Ram Horn Verneh/Cicim, Turkey, Ca. 1880, 4'4'' x 4'6'' (132 x 137 cm). Weight: 5 lbs. Material: wool surface, wool warp. Provenance: John T. Wertime Minimalist Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330475/178186449_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314247)
![Anatolian Green Field Filikli Rug, Turkey, Ca. 1900, 1'8'' x 5'6'': Anatolian Green Field Filikli Rug, Turkey, Ca. 1900, 1'8'' x 5'6'' (51 x 168 cm). Weight: 5 lbs. Material: mohair wool pile, wool warp, wool weft. Provenance: John T. Wertime Minimalist Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330475/178186424_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314247)
![Striped Anatolian Siirt Blanket, Turkey, Mid 20th C., 5'2'' x 7'6'': Striped Anatolian Siirt Blanket, Turkey, Mid 20th C., 5'2'' x 7'6'' (157 x 229 cm). Weight: 10 lbs. Mohair wool. Provenance: John T. Wertime Minimalist Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330475/178186408_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314247)
![Shahsevan Kilim Runner, Transcaucasus, Early 20th C., 2'6'' x 8'3'': Shahsevan Kilim Runner, Transcaucasus, Early 20th C., 2'6'' x 8'3'' (76 x 251 cm). Weight: 8 lbs. Material: wool surface, wool warp.Provenance: John T. Wertime Minimalist Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330475/178186399_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314247)
![Striped Shahsevan Kilim, Transcaucasus, Late 19th C., 6'8'' x 7'2'': Striped Shahsevan Kilim, Transcaucasus, Late 19th C., 6'8'' x 7'2'' (203 x 218 cm). Weight: 7 lbs. Material: wool surface, wool warp. Provenance: John T. Wertime Minimalist Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330475/178186432_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314247)
![Northwest Persian Kurd Rug, Late 19th C., 3'6'' x 10'10'': Northwest Persian Kurd Rug, Late 19th C., 3'6'' x 10'10'' (107 x 330 cm). Weight: 14 lbs. Material: wool pile, wool warp, wool weft.Provenance: John T. Wertime Minimalist Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330475/178186422_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314247)
![Anatolian Mohair Kilim/Blanket, Siirt Area, Turkey, Late 20th C., 4'7'' x 6'8'': Anatolian Mohair Kilim/Blanket, Siirt Area, Turkey, Late 20th C., 4'7'' x 6'8'' (140 x 203 cm). Weight: 7 lbs. Mohair Wool. Provenance: John T. Wertime Minimalist Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330475/178186414_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314247)
News about Minimalist Wool
![Christopher Wool exhibit at Guggenheim through Jan. 22](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014_0102_ChristopherWool3_lead.jpg)
Christopher Wool exhibit at Guggenheim through Jan. 22
NEW YORK – The Guggenheim Museum’s comprehensive retrospective of the influential American artist Christopher Wool will remain on view through Jan. 22. From his early use of bold text and patterns to his recent abstract works created through collage, erasure and digital manipulation, Wool’s largely monochrome paintings, photographs and works on paper conduct a dynamic […]
![Alexander Calder tapestries are taking off at auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Star.jpg)
Alexander Calder tapestries are taking off at auction
NEW YORK – In the 1960s, Alexander Calder (1898-1976) was ready for a new challenge. Having mastered kinetic sculpture and jewelry, he began working with some of France’s most renowned tapestry ateliers in Aubusson, not far from his home in Saché. He was no stranger to textile art, having already handcrafted several of his own […]
![Steve Allison collection of Gaetano Pesce works comes to Lyon & Turnbull April 25-26](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/175003306_1_x.jpeg)
Steve Allison collection of Gaetano Pesce works comes to Lyon & Turnbull April 25-26
LONDON – A cache of works by the Italian architect, artist, and designer Gaetano Pesce (1939-2024) will be offered at Lyon & Turnbull this month. The collection, among the largest in the UK, was formed by the photographer and graphic designer Steve Allison (b. 1948-). The sale runs Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26. […]
![Logan Maxwell Hagege headlines Moran’s Art of the American West sale March 12](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/172198604_1_x.jpeg)
Logan Maxwell Hagege headlines Moran’s Art of the American West sale March 12
MONROVIA, Calif. — John Moran Auctioneers presents its first Art of the American West sale of 2024 on Tuesday, March 12 with more than 380 lots ranging from historic to contemporary. The sale includes western bronzes, paintings, Navajo and Pueblo jewelry, Navajo textiles, and Acoma and Zia pottery. The catalog is now open for bidding […]