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A Mahal carpet, Central Persia,
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- A Mahal carpet
- approximately 11ft. by 10ft. 1in. (3.35 by 3.07m.)
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, April 10, 1997, lot 170
Condition
Pile ranges from approximately 1/6 of an inch to low to knotheads. One approximately 1 inch slit in lower left corner of field. Scattered repiled areas, particularly visible in field, including some Kashmir repiling. Partially missing lower end outer guard stripe. Missing upper outer most guard stripe. Ends now secured with binding stitch. Sides later overcast with some losses and abrasions on left side. Sound fabric and condition, supple handle, attractive oversized design, will enhance with minor restoration.
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.