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A Shirvan rug, East Caucasus
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- wool, cotton
- approximately 5ft. 1in. by 4ft. (1.55 by 1.22m.)
Condition
Pile ranges from 1/10 of an inch to low to knotheads. Some very minor scattered foldwear. Very small approximately 1 cm by 20 cm reweave to left side guard stripe. Another 5 cm by 1 cm also in left side guard stripe. Very minor 1 cm restitched hole in side guard border. Very few small restitched slits into end guard borders. Small dime-sized nick out of bottom guard border. Partially missing end guard stripes, now secured with binding stitch, fraying in areas. Sides with some losses to selvages and some later overcasting. Supple handle, unusual field design, will enhance with minor restoration to sides and ends.
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.