- 827
A Mongolian Carpet
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- approximately 12 ft. by 16 ft. 11 in.
- 3.7 m by 5.2 m
mid-19th century, woven horizontally, original lower end finish, small reweaves, some repiling.
Provenance
Collection Yves Mikaeloff, sold, Christie's, New York, May 21, 1997, lot 479
Condition
Color in illustration is true to original with slightly more vivid and fresher blues in border in reality. Pile ranges from approximately 1/4 of an inch to low to foundation in areas of surface wear as visible in catalogue, but particularly along right side. Few scattered minor reweaves with the largest being approximately 1in. by 9in. in upper left corner. One, approximately 0.5in. by 1in., restitched hole in upper left corner. Small rewoven areas, particularly along right side with an L-shaped reweave being the largest at approximately 2in. by 6in. in size. Ends secured with cloth tape sewn on reverse, selvages curling under in areas. Good overall condition, very supple handle, ready for use.
This lot will be offered without reserve.
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.