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A Ziegler Mahal carpet, Central Persia
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- wool pile on cotton foundation
- approximately 14ft. 3in. by 9ft. 11in. (4.34 by 3.02m.)
Condition
Pile generally 1/8 inch with areas of wear and foldwear low to knotheads with large rewoven areas and scattered repiling. Largest reweave is at lower end approximately 10 inches by 5 inches. Straw colored ground of border entirely repiled.
Sides and ends missing outer guard stripes with partially rewoven outer guard border, sides reselvaged and ends secured.
Very supple handle, sound fabric, 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.