- 102
A Kurdish carpet, Azerbaijan
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- wool
- approximately 11ft. 8in. by 5ft. 10in. (3.56 by 1.78m.)
partially legible inscription reading ...would be to God...
Condition
Pile ranges from 1/8 to low to knotheads with scattered foldwear and oxidized browns. A 1 x 6 inch reweave in bottom medallion; scattered repiling throughout field.
Sides with original brown and ivory braided selvages, some small losses and fraying.
Original flatwoven end finishes with some fraying.
Hanging rings sewn to reverse of upper end.
Very flexible handle, lustrous wool, luminous color; sound fabric and 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.