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An Agra carpet, Northwest India
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- wool, cotton
- approximately 14 ft. by 11 ft. 2 in. (4.27 m by 3.40 m)
circa 1875
Condition
Pile generally good ranging from 1/10 inch to low to knotheads with dark brown in borders oxidized to knotheads and foundation, now with tinting and Kashmir repiling; one small (3 x 2 inch) reweave in upper left corner of field; smaller scattered reweaves in right border.
Overcast on all four sides, cloth banding sewn to reverse of all four sides.
Very flexible handle, lustrous wool, sound fabric and 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.