Lot 173
  • 173

An Agra cotton carpet, Northwest India,

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • An Agra cotton carpet
  • approximately 11ft. 3in. by 8ft. 4in. (3.43 by 2.54m.)

Condition

Pile is approximately 1/8 of an inch throughout. Right border completely rewoven. Further smaller scattered rewoven areas in field, with the largest reweave being approximately 3 inches by 2 inches in upper left corner of field. Light tinting throughout, mostly visible on reverse, with very slight color runs. Some very minor scattered spot stains. End guard stripes missing a few rows of knots now secured with a loose blanket stitch. Left side original. Rewoven right border finished with two-cord selvage. Flexible handle, restored, ready for use.
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.
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