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A Tekke silk embroidered mantle (cherpi), West Turkestan
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- silk, cotton ,linen
- length approximately 3ft. 11in. (1.19m)
Condition
Embroidery generally intact with minor abrasions and oxidation. Small holes and slits. Complete with original silk applied fringes. Quilted printed cotton lining contemporaneous, with some small areas repaired with printed Russian cotton on interior. Some orange reds and dark burgundies bleeding into yellow ground, not extensive.
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
The yellow silk ground of this ceremonial cherpi denotes that it was worn by a married woman, whereas unmarried women would have worn green and women over the age of 63, white. According to local tradition 63 was the age of the Prophet Mohammed at his death on 8 June 632. For examples of yellow silk ground mantles see: Turkmen and Antique Carpets from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Jon Thompson, Sotheby's New York, December 16, 1993, lot 2; Sotheby's New York, April 4, 2001, lot 1; Sotheby's New York, December 16, 2004, lot 18; and Sotheby's New York, November 25, 2008, lot 30.