A SOUTH CENTRAL ANATOLIAN KILIM, NIDGE REGION |

Sotheby's, London, 5 December 2015, lot 48

Overall dimensions, including mount; 164cm across the top, 162cm across the bottom, 407cm the left hand side, 405cm the right hand side. Professionally mounted onto cotton. The upper section with remains of original border extending to the left hand corner, the bottom end also with remnants. The right hand edge with the original inner guard and is visible from image. Browns heavily oxidised, in some areas, notably the blue band to the lower middle where they have almost completely eroded. This is commensurate with the age of the work. There are losses in these areas likely as a result of initial oxidisation. Some of these areas have been replaced, see the upper right hand side of the blue band for example of replaced browns, also upper right hand side of green band. The lighter areas of ivory in the image are cotton, mostly found in the upper green band, these are possibly later. Small repairs and conservation throughout, first hand inspection is advised. This is in good condition for age and is a bold and enigmatic design
"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."

There is an example bearing similar bands of hexagonal small medallions with bold bands of ground colours published in Petsopoulos (1979) pp. 132 & 133, pl. 158. The Petsopolous example lacks the vibrant range of colours seen here. Petsopoulos (1979): Petsopoulos, Y., Kilims The Art of Tapestry Weavings in Anatolia, the Caucasus and Persia, London, 1979, pp. 132 & 133, pl. 158.