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A Makri rug, West Anatolia
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- approximately 4ft. 5in. by 3ft. 6in. (1.35 by 1.07m)
Provenance
Alexander Juran, London
Exhibited
Divine Images and Magic Carpets: from the Asian Art Collection of Dr and Mrs William T. Price, Amarillo Art Center, April 18-May 31, 1987
Ottoman Treasures: Rugs and Ceramics from the Collection of Dr and Mrs William T. Price, Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham, Alabama
Literature
Jerry A. Schefcik et al, Divine Images and Magic Carpets: from the Asian Art Collection of Dr and Mrs William T. Price, Amarillo, Texas, 1987, pl. 31
Condition
Pile generally good, approximately 1/8 inch, with scattered small areas of foldwear low to knotheads; dark brown oxidized to knotheads and some showing spot foundation. Minor repiling to browns.
Original end finishes; upper end with 1 inch red kilim, a blue stripe, then macrame fringes; lower end with 1/2 inch blue kilim, red stripe and uneven warp fringes---not serious as no loss to kilim end.
Original 2 cord blue selvages.
Flexible handle, good overall 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.
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.