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A Bergama rug, West Anatolia
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- approximately 6ft. 1in. by 5ft. (1.85 by 1.52m.)
Exhibited
Divine Images and Magic Carpets: From the Asian Art Collection of Dr. and Mrs. William T. Price, Amarillo Art Center, Amarillo, Texas, April 18-May 31, 1987, no. 35
Literature
Bausback, Peter, Antike Orientteppiche, Braunschweig, 1978, pp. 82-83.
Condition
Pile generally low to knotheads throughout. Oxidized browns. One 0.5in. by 0.5in. reweave in right border, and one 1in. by 2in. reweave in central medallion. Further minor rewoven spots - not extensive. Scattered repiled areas, most to red field. 1in. by 1in. circular hardened grey stain in right border with small, 0.5in. slit - recommend cleaning and securing. Restitched outer guard stripes at ends, lower ends with cloth tube sewn on reverse. Right side with missing selvage - recommend securing. Left side with some original selvage and some reselvaging and overcasting. Supple handle, sound fabric and condition, lovely yellow border, will enhance with cleaning and some restoration.
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.
Catalogue Note
A Bergama rug with similar field design containing an octagonal medallion reminiscent of those of the 'Holbein' type and detached rosettes is now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, see Joseph V. McMullan, Islamic Carpets, New York, 1965, p. 297.