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A Qashqa'i rug, Southwest Persia,
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- A Qashqa'i rug
- approximately 7ft. 5in. by 5ft. 1in. (2.26 by 1.55m.)
with a design based on the ruins of Persepolis, inscribed "the work of Senaii, the year (13)11"
Literature
Opie, James, Tribal Rugs, Portland, 1992, p. 189.
Condition
Pile generally closely sheared 1/10in with areas of slight wear with red wefts showing through the ivory ground. Scattered warp ties showing. 1in. by 0.5in. reweave upper end of field. Minor scattered spot stains, not serious. At the base of the field appears to be a repiled inscription in ivory on the ivory ground, possibly a color previously oxidized away. Original green and red selvages. Upper end with remnants of red kilim finish with a 0.25in. nick into guard stripe, lower end losses into dark blue outer guard stripe. Extremely supple, blanket-like handle, good vivid saturated color, fine weave, good quality rug.
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.
Catalogue Note
The design of the lot offered here is a depiction of the 6th-century stone relief of Xerxes I from Persepolis. A Qashqa'i rug with the same design is illustrated Hali, April-May, 1995, Issue 80, p. 94.