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An Agra carpet, Northwest India
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- wool on cotton
- approximately 12ft. 2in. by 9ft. 8in. (3.71 by 2.95m.)
Provenance
Sotheby' New York, 25 November 2008, lot 310
Condition
Pile ranges from approximately 1/10 of an inch, mostly in borders, to low to knotheads. Worn areas with slightly exposed warps, mostly around edges of field. Some scattered minor repiling, mostly to blues and greens, and some further repiling to other colors. Some tinting to browns and burgundies. Sides and ends original. Flexible handle, sound fabric and condition, ready for use.
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.