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A Kashan 'Mohtasham' silk carpet, Central Persia
Estimate
16,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- wool, pile
- approximately 284 by 233cm; 9ft. 4in., 7ft. 7in.
Provenance
Reputedly to have been in the Collection of His Highness Bhupinder Singh, Maharajah of Patiala
Condition
Overall measurements: 223cm across the top, 233cm across the bottom, 280cm along left side, 284cm along right side
Pile overall in good condition and generally 3mm. Fringes trimmed at lower end to approx. 2cm. Upper end similarly trimmed but with section upper left hand side of approx 70cm worn to 1/2 centimetre length. Section of discoloured pile in upper left hand edge of border, visible in photograph - unlikely to alter with cleaning. Minor spotting to ivories but generally striations due to abrash. Sidecords possibly reovercast, in good 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. 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 an introduction to The Abdi Roubeni Collection of pieces in this sale, see lot 116.
Other lots in the sale from the collection are: Lots 74, 116-126 & 145-156.
Please note that there may be restrictions on the import of property of Iranian origin into some or all member countries of the Gulf Co-Operation Council. Any buyers planning to import property of Iranian origin into any of these countries should satisfy themselves of the relevant import regime. Sotheby's will not assist buyers with the shipment of such items into countries of the Gulf Co-Operation Council.