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A Beshir prayer rug, middle Amu Darya region
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- approximately 5ft. 11in. by 3ft. 8in. (1.80 by 1.12m.)
silk highlights
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 30-31 October 1981, lot 165
Condition
Pile ranges from approximately 1/8th of an inch to low to knotheads. Some scattered minor moth damage. Scattered minor spot stains. Sides overcast. Ends complete with original flatwoven finishes. Cloth tape sewn on reverse at top end. Supple 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.
Catalogue Note
This rug is one of three with a stars and bars border within the group of 32 flowering shrub design Beshir prayer rugs, classified as type 3-D by Ralph Kaffel in his thorough article "Beshir prayer rugs,' Hali, issue 151, pp. 75-83 and online supplement, where this rug is listed as no. 3:38.