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AN 'IMPERIAL' SILK AND METAL THREAD-CARPET QING DYNASTY, CIRCA 1900
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Silk and metal thread
of rectangular form and vertically orientated, finely woven at the centre with a pair pavilions supported on clouds rising from turbulent crested waves, flanked by long lotus stems and phoenix, with mythical sea creatures emerging from the waves below, all reserved on a metal-thread ground, bordered at the sides by the Eight Buddhist Emblems, key fret and lotus sprays borders, with a rectangular cartouche at the top enclosing a five-character inscription reading Chuxiu Gong Beiyong ('Reserved for use in the Palace of Gathering Excellence')
Condition
The carpet has a knot count of approximately 80-100 knots per square inch and is in fair condition, with uneven wear and the foundation visible to approximately 20% or the surface, uneven fading and some staining and colour run.
"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."
"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."