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'The Donnemara,' a Donegal carpet after a design by C. F. A. Voysey, Ireland
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- approximately 11ft. 7in. by 11ft. 2in. (3.53 by 3.40m.)
Please see footnote to lot 96 in this catalogue.
Condition
Pile ranges from 1/8th of an inch to low to knotheads in areas of scattered foldwear. One approximately 8in. by 5in. stepped reweave in upper left corner into border. Another 1ft. by 1ft. reweave in left border and part of field. A smaller reweave nearby. Further smaller scattered reweaves. Scattered repiling and overtinting. Sides overcast. Ends with original warp fringes now secured with blanket stitch. Supple handle. Sound restored overall condition. Emblematic arts and crafts design.
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.