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A Donegal carpet, After a design by Gavin Morton and G.K. Robertson, Ireland,
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- A Donegal carpet, After a design by Gavin Morton and G.K. Robertson
- approximately 11ft. 3in. by 7ft. 5in. (3.43 by 2.26m.)
repiling
Condition
Pile generally low to knotheads through center with borders having better 1/8 inch pile; repiled foldwear areas; lower large palmette repiled slate blues; lower end border with faded reknotting and missing end guard stripes.
Ends secured with binding stitch.
Small reweaves in outer side guard stripes, largest 12 x 2 inches on upper left edge.
Supple handle, sound fabric and condition.
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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.
Catalogue Note
For carpets of similar Turkish-derived design by Gavin Morton and G.K. Robertson, please refer to Haslam, Malcolm, Arts and Crafts Carpets, London, 1991, figs. 67-69.