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An Amritsar carpet, North India
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- wool on cotton
- approximately 16ft. 2in. by 10ft. 9in. (4.93 by 3.28m.)
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 11 June 2008, lot 204
Condition
Pile ranges from approximately 1/8 of an inch particularly in guard borders to low to knotheads in areas of wear. Some scattered minor moth damage. Scattered small areas of repiling, probably old moth damage. Some scattered dark spot stains. Reselvaged with selvaging almost detached in two inch area in lower right corner; recommend securing. Ends secured with later stitching. Carpet has been chemically washed to soften colors. Sound fabric and condition, agreeable pastel colors, will enhance with cleaning.
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.