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A Karabagh gallery carpet, South Caucasus
Estimate
15,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- dated 1269 (1852-3), with illegibly inscription within white vase in top section
- Wool, pile
- approximately 474 by 189cm; 15ft. 7in., 6ft. 2in.
with partially illegible inscription (possibly be-tarikh-e (?) sanah 1269 min hijriyah)
Condition
470cm from the left, 474cm from the right, 169cm across the top, 180cm across the middle, 189cm across the bottom. Slightly tapers as at top.
Pile varies 3-4mm generally down to knotbars in areas, the border generally with higher pile and indigo ground within main field vary from 3mm down to 1mm and knotheads. Lower pile to some of floral motifs including the lighter coloured tulip heads. There are some small surface marks for example within the lower section of borders and top right corner. Some areas of re-piling. Vestiges of fringing, overlocked and with herringbone tape attached across the width at both ends.
Design is a variant of a 17th century shrub and trellis carpet. Lovely range of colours, very well articulated inner reciprocal guard stripe.
"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."