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No Reserve — Vintage “Caballito” Rug by Olga Fisch, Ecuador, mid-20th century

Size: 7 ft x 4 ft (2.13 m x 1.21 m)

Provenance: From a New York residence

An engaging example of Olga Fisch’s influential approach to modern Ecuadorian textile design. Born in Hungary and later established in Quito, Fisch worked closely with Ecuadorian artisans, drawing inspiration from Indigenous weaving, archaeology, folk traditions and the visual culture of the Andes. The Caballito, or “little horse,” design transforms a traditional figurative subject into a rhythmic modern composition. Its combination of strong geometry, handcrafted texture and cultural reference demonstrates why Fisch’s textiles attracted the attention of international collectors and designers during the mid-twentieth century. Fisch also participated in the wider museum and collecting community. The Museum of Modern Art’s archives record her involvement as a lender to its 1954 exhibition devoted to the ancient arts of the Andes. MoMA archival reference to Olga Fisch Please contact our rug experts at auction@nazmiyal.com or call us for any questions you may have at 212.545.8029. Please note that all lots are sold "AS IS. " Condition reports are given as a courtesy to our clients and shall not be deemed as a guarantee of the lot's condition, quality, and authenticity. The absence of a condition report does not imply the item is in perfect condition.