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A Kazak rug, Southwest Caucasus
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- wool
- approximately 4ft. 6in. by 4ft. 1in. (1.37 by 1.24m.)
Literature
Tschebull, Raoul, Kazak, New York: The Near Eastern Art Research Center and The New York Rug Society, 1971, pl. 21, pp. 60-61.
Condition
Pile generally good, near original 1/6 inch with dark browns oxidized to knotheads and a few minor foldwear areas also low to knotheads and spot foundation.
Very minor repiled, faded foldwear areas.
Original 3 cord red wool selvages.
Upper end with remnants of flatwoven finish, now with burlap band sewn to reverse.
Lower end with losses to outer end guard stripe, now secured with chainstitch.
Supple handle, lustrous wool, sound fabric and good 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.