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A Menderes Valley carpet, Southwest Anatolia
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- wool
- approximately 8ft. 6in. by 6ft. 4 in. (2.59 by 1.93 m.)
Condition
Pile ranges from approximately 1/6 inch to low to knotheads and very minor spot foundation, not extensive; oxidized dark browns and scattered foldware, some scattered repiling, not extensive. Sides reselvaged, lower end with rewoven outer guard stripes, upper end with partially rewoven outer guard stripe. Supple handle, good overall 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.
Catalogue Note
Please refer to Brian Morehouse, "Menderes Valley Carpets," Hali, issue 121, pp. 100-107 for a thorough discussion of carpets similar to this lot, and to figs. 1, 15 and 17 for related examples.