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A Louis XIV-style Savonnerie carpet, France
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- wool
- approximately 16ft. 7in. by 11ft. 5in. (5.05 by 3.48m.)
woven horizontally
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 21 May 1992, lot 120
Condition
Pile ranges from approx. 1/2 to 1/4 inch, with one small area in lower right corner low to knotheads. Slightly dry in areas with an 18 x 18" patch glued to the reverse of one corner with an attendant restitched slit.
Sides and ends with cloth tape sewn on reverse to all four sides.
Lower right corner with some fraying to side, otherwise sides and ends original and in good condition. Will enhance with cleaning.
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.