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An Agra gallery carpet, Northwest India,
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- An Agra gallery carpet
- approximately 19ft. 4in. by 7ft. 3in. (5.89 by 2.21m.)
Condition
Woven horizontally. Pile is generally good, near original, approximately 1/8 of an inch throughout with a few minor areas of lower pile. One approximately 2 inch by 4 inch reweave in upper right corner, well executed, only visible on reverse. Scattered small reweaves, each approximately 1 inches by 1 inch, in right side guard border, around center of carpet, and in nearby areas. Reweaves visible on face. Some minor areas of moth damage, only visible on reverse. Scattered spot stains and surface dirt. Overcast on all four sides. Flexible handle, pleasing soft olives and creams, will enhance with cleaning.
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.