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A Manchester Kashan carpet, Central Persia,
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- A Manchester Kashan carpet
- approximately 24ft. 5in. by 12ft. 3in. (7.44 by 3.73m.)
Condition
Pile is generally good, dense, approximately 1/6 of an inch throughout. Very few scattered hardened white surface spot residue, one a 1ft. by 1ft. yellowish stain in right border, recommend cleaning. Overtinting to field and borders as customary in the 1920s. Sides original. Ends with original knotted warp fringes, with losses at lower end. Barber pole stitching at lower end is fraying in an approximately 2 inch area, recommend securing. Flexible handle, very good overall condition, lustrous wool.
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.