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A Louis XVI-style Savonnerie carpet, France
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- wool
- approximately 14ft. 7in. by 11ft. 10in. (4.44 by 3.61m.)
woven horizontally
Condition
Woven horizontally.
Generally good, near original 1/4" pile throughout.
Furniture marks and scattered spot stains, should enhance with cleaning.
Original flatwoven sides folded under and sewn with some losses and fraying, particularly to upper right corner.
Slightly dry.
Recommend securing.
Original selvages on end with some fraying, recommend securing.
Flexible handle, good, dense pile.
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.