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A Zareh Penyamin Kum Kapi silk and metal thread prayer rug, Northwest Anatolia
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- silk and metal wrapped threads
- approximately 6ft. 2in. by 4ft. 3in. (1.88 by 1.29m.)
"Zareh" Kufic signature in central palmette
Condition
Silk pile near original closely sheared 1/8 inch overall; metal thread brocade areas also intact with very minor oxidation. Silk decoration to metal guard border areas and to cloudbands in the field.
Original selvages, now curled under due to density of weave and weight of metal thread guard border, small losses and fraying in lower corners and upper right corner.
Ends with partial green flatweave and warp fringes; most of fringes lost---few remnants of fringes at lower right end. Upper end with bare remnants of flatweave.
Sound fabric and 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
The lot offered here and lot 100 in this catalogue appear to have been woven from the same cartoon, with slight variations. The proportions are altered with the additional vinery at the base of the field in the present example, and there are subtle differences in coloring between the two rugs. Please refer to footnote for lot 100 in this catalogue for a discussion of the Kum Kapi workshops.