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A Shirvan prayer rug, East Caucasus
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- approximately 4ft. 3in. by 3ft. 5in. (1.29 by 1.04m.)
Condition
Pile ranges from low to knotheads to spot foundation in areas of oxidation and moth damage, not extensive. Some scattered small repiled areas, the biggest being approximately 5 inches by 2 inches in upper border. Partial end and side guard borders. Sides later overcast, ends secured with blanket stitch. One repaired slit into lower left corner. Some minor scattered foldwear. Very supple blanket-like handle and fine weave.
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
Related finely woven rugs with a similar delicate trellis enclosing a variety of blossoms beneath a squared arch on an ivory ground and dating to the 1870s include a rug now in the Textile Museum, see Jerome Straka and Louise Mackie, eds., The Oriental Rug Collection of Jerome and Mary Jane Straka, Washington, D.C., 1979, pl. 106; one sold Sotheby's New York, 1 April 2003, lot 31; another advertised in Hali, issue 68, p. 11; a rug offered at Rippon Boswell & Co., 23 May 2009, lot 141 and one sold recently, Sotheby's New York, 10 June 2009, lot 40.