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A Kirman 'Meshehir' carpet, Southeast Persia
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Wool, pile
- approximately 283 by 168cm; 9ft. 3in., 5ft. 6in.
Knot density: V: 11/cm; H: 10/cm
inscribed in the pediment, in Persian: 'bar qarar bad zendegani konandegan-e ‘alam payandeh bad mashahir-e bozorgan-e ‘alam, ‘May those living in the world continue as hereafter, May the great celebrated ones of the world be perpetual’
in the centre: 'Jesus': In the borders within cartouches there are the names of fifty-four famous people in the world, starting with Moses and including: Salman [Farsi], Romulus, Confucius, Pericles, Cyrus, Socrates, Alexander the Great, Roman Emperor, Trajan, Constantine the Great, [Sasanian] Khusraw the Great, [Prophet] Muhammad, [Caliph] Umar, Charlemagne, Harun al-Rashid, Saladin, Genghis Khan, Louis the 9th, Louis the10th, Ferdinand the 5th, Christopher Columbus, Tamerlane, Edward the 3rd, Gustav, Francis 1st, Julius the 2nd, Henry the 4th, Cromwell, Louis the 14th, Charles the 12th, Fredrick the 2nd, George Washington and Napoleon
inscribed in the pediment, in Persian: 'bar qarar bad zendegani konandegan-e ‘alam payandeh bad mashahir-e bozorgan-e ‘alam, ‘May those living in the world continue as hereafter, May the great celebrated ones of the world be perpetual’
in the centre: 'Jesus': In the borders within cartouches there are the names of fifty-four famous people in the world, starting with Moses and including: Salman [Farsi], Romulus, Confucius, Pericles, Cyrus, Socrates, Alexander the Great, Roman Emperor, Trajan, Constantine the Great, [Sasanian] Khusraw the Great, [Prophet] Muhammad, [Caliph] Umar, Charlemagne, Harun al-Rashid, Saladin, Genghis Khan, Louis the 9th, Louis the10th, Ferdinand the 5th, Christopher Columbus, Tamerlane, Edward the 3rd, Gustav, Francis 1st, Julius the 2nd, Henry the 4th, Cromwell, Louis the 14th, Charles the 12th, Fredrick the 2nd, George Washington and Napoleon
Condition
Overall measurements: 168cm across the top, 164cm across the bottom, 283cm along the left side, 278cm along ther right side
Pile even overall approximately 1-2mm, minor oxidisation, original end finishes. Carpet needs a thorough clean, otherwise in very good condition overall. A good example of the type.
"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."