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A Tabriz carpet, Northwest Persia
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- wool
- approximately 14ft. 11in. by 10ft. 3in. (4.55 by 3.12m.)
Provenance
Collection of Dr. William S. Serri
Acquired by descent to the present owner
Acquired by descent to the present owner
Condition
Pile near original closely shorn, approx. 1/8" throughout.
Pile low to 1/10" in some foldwear areas, not extensive, mostly in upper left section of cream field.
Scattered areas with cat scratches.
Scattered spot stains and surface dirt.
Lower corners and upper left corner curling under slightly due to density of weave.
Sides with original cotton selvages.
Ends with original flatwoven finish, now fraying in areas and with losses.
Both ends with remnants of knotted warp fringes.
Supple handle, good overall 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.