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A Tabriz carpet, Northwest Persia,
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- A Tabriz carpet
- approximately 15ft. 10in. by 10ft. 2in. (4.83 by 3.10m.)
Provenance
Property from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sotheby's New York, October 31 and November 1, 1980, Lot 502, illustrated.
Property from the Collections of Lily and Edmond J. Safra, Sotheby's New York, November 4, 2005, Lot 437, illustrated.
Condition
Pile closely sheared to 1/8 of an inch, with small areas of foldwear low to knotheads and spot foundation. Very minor slits. Missing side and end guardstripes, ends secured with binding stitch, sides overcast and cloth tape sewn on reverse to keep from folding under due to density of weave. Fine weave, good overall 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.