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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.
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.