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A Bergama rug, West Anatolia
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- wool, pile
- approximately 198 by 185cm; 6ft. 6in., 6ft. 1in.
Condition
Overall measurements: 179cm the top, 185cm the bottom, 198cm along left hand side, 196cm along the right hand side
Glossy wool, with good pile overall - generally 4/5mm overall with scattered areas of foundation exposed in the dark browns due to oxidisation for example to top section of the border. There is a replaced 'bite' to the right hand side of the border and selvedge measuring approx. 15cm. Scattered small repairs and re-piling, for example see the inner small border at the bottom of the rug and small holes. Original sidecords and flatwoven ends finishes, with some losses and small repairs. Grey is a faded purple, other colours are good, clear, bright dyes. White is in good condition. Lovely square size. Would benefit from a minor amount of conservation.
A fun and lively piece.
"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 a comparable piece in the Metropolitan Museum New York, see Joseph. V. McMullan, Islamic Carpets, New York, Near Eastern Research Center, 1965, pl.92, dated four times (AH. 1182: AD. 1765/8) within the central arch and across the central horizontal axis. Other examples (not dated) circa 1800, of similar dimensions were sold Sotheby's, New York, 22nd September 1993, lot 32, and Sotheby's, New York, 11th December 1991, lot 2.