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A medallion Oushak carpet, West Anatolia, early 17th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- wool, pile
- approximately 372 by 205cm; 12ft. 2.5in., 6ft. 9in.
the main madder field with a large central indigo medallion enclosing a madder quatrefoil, and two pole medallion motifs, the madder field with overall indigo arabesque design, with indigo spandrels, and madder border with palmettes
Provenance
The Bernheimer Family Collection of Carpets, Christie's, London, 14 February 1996, lot 5
Acquired 24 March 1922, as an 'Uschak'
Acquired 24 March 1922, as an 'Uschak'
Exhibited
Ausstellung Orient-Teppiche, Museum für Kunst und Gerwerbe, Hamburg, 1950, no. 35, pp.42-43, pl. 12
Literature
Otto Bernheimer, Alte Teppiche des 16 bis 18 Jahrhunderts der Firma L. Bernheimer, Munich, 1959, pl.78
Condition
Overall measurements: 204cm across the top, 205cm across the bottom, 372cm along left side, 362cm along right side,367cm along the centre
Generally low pile overall. Extensive repairs and large areas of reweaving, visible in the photograph, and two especially large areas to the left and right of the central medallion.
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"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."