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A Daghestan prayer rug, Northeast Caucasus
Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
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Description
- wool, pile
- approximately 147 by 105cm; 4ft. 10in., 3ft. 5in.
the ivory ground with serrated trellis and stylised flowerheads, surmounted by a blue mihrab, blue border with geometric flowers, bears the date AH 1347 (Lunar calendar, 1928-1929 AD) in three separate places above the mihrab
Condition
Overall measurements: 102cm across the top, 105cm across the bottom, 147cm along left side, 146cm along right side
Pile overall fair, minute scattered spot repiling. Condition commensurate with age and estimate
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
For further examples of Daghestan prayer rugs within this sale see lots 33, 71 and 73.