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A Shirvan prayer rug, East Caucasus
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- wool
- approximately 4ft. 6in. by 4ft. 6in. (1.37 by 1.37m.)
Condition
Pile ranges from 1/10" to low to knotheads in areas of scattered foldwear.
Some oxidized medium browns.
Some scattered minor repiling.
Partially rewoven upper end guard border and outer gaurd stripe.
Lower ends secured with chain stitch.
Sides with original two cord cotton selvages.
Fine weave, supple handle, good overall 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
Having a border unusually narrow in proportion to the very densely-decorated field and a field decoration extending symmetrically into the reserves flanking the mihrab arch, the present lot relates to a Shirvan prayer rug dated 1294 (1877), offered Sotheby's New York, December 15, 1994, lot 10.