Lot 21
  • 21

A Tabriz carpet, Northwest Persia,

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • A Tabriz carpet
  • approximately 659 by 458cm., 21ft. 1in. by 15ft.

Provenance

Sotheby's New York, October 31-November 1, 1980, lot 537

Condition

reovercast sides, ends blanket stitched, warps trimmed to 0.5-1cm long approximately; area of repiling in upper right hand quarter of medallion visible as slightly lighter blue; scattered spot reknotting in red field in a slightly brighter red than field colour, visible in some directions; pile generally fair, overall closely sheared varying between 1.5mm to scattered areas of wear to knotbars, some surface spotting, overall sound useable 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."