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A Yomud mafrash, West Turkestan
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- approximately 1ft. 2in. by 2ft. 3in. (0.36 by 0.69m.)
Condition
Pile generally good approximately 1/8th inch throughout. Some scattered spot stains. Sides with original two-cord wool selvages. Flatwoven upper end folded under and sewn. With velcro strip sewn on reverse. Lower end complete with remnants of original multi-color fringes. Lustrous wool, dense weave, good overall condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
For a related example please refer to Rippon Boswell & Co., 19 May 2001, lot 12 and Peter Hoffmeister, Turkoman Carpets in Franconia, Edinburgh, 1980, pl. 45.