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An Akstafa long rug, East Caucasus
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- wool
- approximately 8ft. 1in. by 3ft. 5in. (2.46 by 1.04m.)
Condition
Pile ranges from closely sheard 1/10th of an inch in borders and design elements. Dark brown ground oxidized to knotheads. Repiling to dark brown and some scattered repiling in other colors. Blue residue on reverse. Sides later overcst in dark brown wool, with remnants of original selvages underneath. Rewoven outer guard stripes, therefore new fringes. Very supple handle, lustrous wool, sound fabric and in 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.