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A Tekke carpet, Turkestan
Estimate
3,800 - 4,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- wool pile
- Approximately 280 by 203cm; 9ft. 2in., 6ft. 8in.
Condition
Flexible handle. Generally even 2mm pile overall.
Flat weave and fringe at both ends. Top flat weave end guard with section 33cm long with two vertical joins visible. Repair, top left corner, far edge (approx. 8 by 4cm. section within the pile, and 10 by 4cm. within the flatweave.
There are some small reweaves:
(1) rectangular shaped reweave, approx. 7 by 3.5cm wide (located lower right corner - 3 guls up, and between 3 and 4 guls from the left side);
(2) square shaped reweave, approx. 11 by 9cm wide (located lower right corner - 3 guls up, and on the 4th gul from left side);
(3) shaped reweave, approx. 9 by 6cm wide (located lower right quadrant - 5 guls up, and 2 guls from the left side);
(4) shaped weave, approx. 7 by 6.5cm (located lower right quadrant - 5 guls up, and three guls from left side).
Generally in good overall condition. This is an attractive carpet of good colouring, design and size.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."