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A Khotan saddle rug, East Turkestan
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- wool
- approximately 5ft. 6in. by 2ft. 11in. (1.68 by 0.89m.)
Exhibited
Oriental Rugs from Pacific Collections, VIth International Conference on Oriental Carpet, San Francisco, California, November 17-20, 1990
Literature
Eiland, Murray L., Oriental Rugs from Pacific Collections, San Francisco, 1990, pl. 8, lower image
Condition
Pile generally low to knotheads with some blues and browns approximately 1/10 inch. Repiling scattered throughout madder red field---possibly due to oxidation and with some tinting in lowest areas as well as on warp ties; some browns intact, most repiled.
Lower end with most of flatwoven end intact, upper end with losses to edge of design area.
Sides with losses to selvages, some with later overcasting and mchine-stitched selvages.
Supple handle, sound fabric.
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.