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A Konagkend rug, Northeast Caucasus
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- wool on cotton
- approximately 4ft. 8in. by 3ft. 7in. (1.42 by 1.09m.)
Condition
Pile ranges from 1/10 to low to knotheads and minor spot foundation. Oxidized browns, some with exposed warps and wefts. Minor moth tracks. Some scattered spot stains., some hardened dirt in areas, recommend cleaning. Sides generally intact with some later selvedges in a few areas with some later selvedges in rewoven areas to outer guard stripes. Lower end with losses to outer guard stripe and some fraying, upper end with small reweave to left corner and fraying to right corner and remnants to knotted end finish. Good overall condition, supple handle, will enhance with cleaning.
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.