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An Amritsar carpet, North India
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- wool
- approximately 21ft. by 12ft. 9in. (6.40 by 3.89m.)
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 17 December 1999, lot 316
Condition
Slightly more saturated color than catalogue illustration. Border is a burnt sienna. Carpet has been chemically washed to fade colors. Pile ranges from areas with a good near original 1/6" with areas of oxidized and worn to knotheads without. Some areas where worn to foundation have subsequently been tinted and repiled. Small scattered reweaves. Some tinting is running in areas. Sides and ends secured. One 3" area of selvage needs to be sewn back on. Sound fabric. Unusual coloring. Restored and ready for use.
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.