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A Kazak rug, Southwest Caucasus
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- wool
- approximately 7ft. 9in. by 5ft. 8in. (2.36 by 1.73m.)
Condition
Pile ranges from 1/5" to low to knotheads and foundation, with the largest exposed foundation to lower right corner as visible in illustration.
Scattered moth damage and foldwear throughout.
Some minor repiling.
Sides with losses, fraying to selvages and into guard stripes and guard borders. Left side outer guard border with small 1" reweave in upper end.
Minor partial lower end with losses, fraying and some repaired slits into border.
Upper end with remnants of kilim ends, now losses and fraying into guard border.
Very supple handle, lustrous wool, good colors.
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.