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Two Shirvan rugs, East Caucasus
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- wool
- approximately 5ft. 9in. by 4ft. 7in. (1.75 by 1.40m.) and 5ft. 5in. by 3ft. 7in. (1.65 by 1.09m.) (2)
Condition
5'9" x 4'7" rug: pile generally low to knotheads overall with some areas showing spot foundation, oxidized dark browns and foldwear, some with old, faded repiling.
Upper end guard borders with one area having restitched holes and slits. Lower end secured with chainstitch.
Sides later reselvaged.
Very supple handle, will enhance with cleaning, sound fabric and condition.
5'5" x 3'7" rug: pile ranges from 1/10 in matted down and with oxidized browns and scattered foldwear low to knotheads. Small 1/2 by 1/2 inch reweave lower end of field.
Sides with original 2 cord ivory cotton selvages, now with small areas fraying.
Lower right corner with small reweave.
Lower end partial outer guard stripe, fraying slightly, generally secured with blanket stitch. Upper end with rewoven corners and rewoven end guard stripe.
Flexible handle, sound fabric and condition. 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.