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An East Turkestan silk seat back,
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- An East Turkestan silk seat back
- approximately 2ft. 3in. by 2ft. 2in. (0.69 by 0.66m.) and 4ft. by 1ft. 9in. (1.22 by 0.53m.) (2)
together with an East Turkestan silk rug, circa 1880
Condition
Seat back: Pile ranges from 1/10 of an inch to low to knotheads in foldwear areas. Foldwear most visible across seat back. Some visible abrash in borders, particularly on left side. Original flatwoven ends. Losses to selvages. Supple handle, sound fabric and condition.
Silk rug: Pile ranges from 1/10 of an inch to low to knotheads and spot foundation. Visible warps and wefts throghout areas throughout areas of oxidization, some with minor repiling. Losses to selvages in areas. Some later crude overcasting. Ends secured with binding stitch. Supple handle, sound fabric and 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.