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A 'Petag' Tabriz carpet, Northwest Persia
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- wool on cotton
- approximately 17ft. 5in. by 14ft. 9in. (5.31 by 4.50m.)
Condition
Pile generally very closely sheared 1/8 of an inch with areas of foldwear low to knotheads and some areas of taupes and browns oxidized to knotheads. Scattered areas of general wear also low to knotheads. Some minor scattered repiling and reweaving, extremely well executed. Sides reselvedged and secured, missing outer brown guard stripe. Ends with partial dark brown outer guard stripe and trimmed warp fringes, recommend securing. Field abrashes between indigo and blue-green.
PLEASE NOTE THAT A LICENSE FROM THE U.S. OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL (OFAC) WILL BE REQUIRED TO EXPORT ANY TEXTILE, RUG OR CARPET OF IRANIAN ORIGIN.
Flexible handle, sound fabric, good 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.