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An Isphahan carpet, Central Persia
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- approximately 23ft 10in. by 10ft. 4in. (7.27 by 3.15m.)
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, December 11, 1991, lot 270.
Ohan Berberyan
Condition
Pile generally low to knot heads overall. Extensive repiling overall, particularly in field, border with more original pile but also showing restoration. The field is generally repiled in a rose wool with the original burgundy color showing through in a few areas. Upper right corner with 12in. by 8in. reweave with smaller reweaves in lower end. Missing outer and end guard stripes with losses into guard borders, sides and end now overcast with minor losses. Fabric backed, supple handle, handsome large scale design and palmette motifs. Restored and ready for use.
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.