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An Empire Aubusson carpet, France,
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- An Empire Aubusson carpet
- approximately 16ft. 5in. by 14ft. 4in. (5.00 by 4.37m.)
Provenance
Segoura, sold Christie's New York, 19 October 2006, lot 242
Collection of Josette Catan
Literature
Brunhammer, Y. and M. de Fayet, Comment installer son interieur en Directoire ou Empire, Paris, 1964, p. 71, fig. 134.
Condition
Colors in illustration are true to the original. Fabric backed. Oxidized browns, particularly in central medallion with visible areas of foundation. Approximately 2in. by 7in. reweave in brown ring in medallion. Other smaller rewoven areas in field with approximately 6in. by 2in. being the largest in size. Color runs in blue areas of field. Surface abrasions and scattered spot stains with appproximately 2in. by 2in. being the largest in size. Applied guard stripe on all four sides. Border is striated as visible in illustration. 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.