An Aubusson Floral Carpet, France

woven with central `c'-scroll surrounded cartouche with pale yellow scrollwork centred with floral bouquet, with a brown and gold scrollwork surround, all enclosed by borders with floral trails on cream ground, the outer border with stylised guilloche design of gold on brown, with dark brown outer guard, lining marked with ink initials D.D.

Lined. Outer guard turned under on two sides. Wear to the two visible, with light coloured warps showing through in some areas. Generally dirty and faded. Black stain to guilloche border along one side. Visible lighter line across width, to sides without the dark guard, visible as lighter line. Section of it split and hand repaired.
"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."