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A Salé Hanbel carpet, Morocco,
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- A Salé Hanbel carpet
- approximately 292 by 144cm., 9ft. 7in. by 4ft. 9in.
the mixed-technique field with a central band in pile flanked by kilim bands decorated with supplementary wefts
Condition
dark browns partially oxidised to knotbars, minor restorations to supplementary brocading, scattered reweaves of kilim, very well executed, barely discernable, very attractive colour, unusual piece
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
See Fiske, P.l., Pickering, W.R. and Yohe, R.S., From the Far West: Carpets and Textiles of Morocco, Washington D.C., p.86, no. 7 for an illustration of a related example.