- 105
An Axminster carpet, England
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- COTTON, WOOL
- approximately 17 ft. 8 in. by 13 ft. 1 in.
- 5.38 m by 3.99 m
mid-19th century
Condition
Pile generally low to knotheads with areas in border with better approximate 1/8" of pile, dark browns oxidized to knotheads. Some repiled dark browns, areas of scattered foldwear showing spot foundation.
A 5x5" rewoven area in the lower right border with attendant repiling.
Three rewoven corners in the guardborders.
Scattered stains and discoloration.
Sides reselvaged.
Ends secured with blanket stitch and with cloth tape sewn onto reverse.
All around missing an outer guardborder.
Very flexible handle, sound fabric, good condition for age.
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.
Catalogue Note
For a related English carpet with Oriental-inspired design that is in the collection of the Marquis of Bristo, in the drawing room at Ickworth House, Suffolk, see Jacobs, Betram, Axminster Carpets, Leigh-on-Sea, 1970, pl.10.
Please see page 88 for an illustration of this lot.