- 500
A Cuenca Carpet, Spain
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- approximately 496 by 377cm., 16ft. 3in. by 12ft. 4in.
marked and dated top left corner, R.F.D. CUENCA.1780. and top right corner with, N.25.
Provenance
Private European Collection;
Caylus, Madrid (1989);
Private Collection, Madrid;
Cristobal Balenciaga Collection, Paris (1960);
Arturo Byne Collection, Madrid (1933)
Literature
The Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection: Carpets and Textiles, Friedrich Spuhler, translated by Maria Schlatter, General editor Maria de Peverelli, London, 1998, Chp. Chinese Carpets, pg.242,
Condition
Original green sides. Original ends, turned under along the top. Particularly stained up the left side of the carpet, as visible in the photograph. Some areas of weak foundation, particularly in the stained area. Some flowers with areas with foundation warp showing and some couching. Fully lined.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."