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A Bakshaish gallery carpet, North Persia,
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- A Bakshaish gallery carpet
- approximately 14ft. 7in. by 6ft. 1in. (4.44 by 1.85m.)
Condition
Pile ranges from approximately 1/10 of an inch, mostly in border, to low to knotheads and spot foundation. Some oxidized browns, some repiled. One approximately 2-1/2 inch repaired vertical slit in lower end border. Scattered foldwear. Very minor scattered moth damage. Some visible warps and wefts in oxidized and foldwear areas. Lower end missing approximately 1/2 of border and guard stripe. Upper end complete. Both ends with applied fringes and cloth band sewn on reverse. Sides partially overcast. Flexible handle, attractive archaic design, charming animals, sound fabric and condition.
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.