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A Heriz silk carpet, Northwest Persia,
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- A Heriz silk carpet
- approximately 11ft. 5in. by 9ft. 3in. (3.48 by 2.82.m.)
with inscription cartouches
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, October 31, 1997, lot 201
Condition
Colours slightly fresher in reality but overall impression given by photograph quite true. Nice old 'granular' Heriz weave; pile generally approx ½ inch in depth, with glossy silk. Ends and sides re-inforced with woven tape stitched to reverse, sides reselvedged; lower end slightly reduced and with warp fringes, upper end with intermittent partial fringing. Several fabric patches on reverse, re-inforcing areas of carpet with loose warps and old splits, primarily in upper quarter of carpet; other splits along central vertical axis. Beautifully drawn and coloured, but would benefit from careful conservation.
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.