Persian, 20th century

Heriz, Northwest Persia, circa 1900

EMBARGO ON IMPORTATION OF PERSIAN/IRANIAN WORKS OF ART TO THE USA. Due to changes in the U.S. law, carpets and rugs of Iranian/Persian origin can no longer be imported into the U.S. Please check with the sale administrator if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these or any other restrictions or if you need assistance with such enquiries. Condition: Colour is a fairly accurate colour match. In reality the red ground and red trellis are not as orange in hue, but more red. Abrash visible in the red ground. Pile is 2/3mm and down to the knot bars in areas, especially to areas of the red ground. Some minor stringing in areas. There is a repiled section in the border at one end (centre of lower border in the printed/on-line image), and small reweaves in minor areas, for example to an area of the cross-hatched design around the central medalion. There is surface dark dirt marks visible in one spandrel (upper left in printe/-on-line image) The ends have losses to the fringes, and are irregular across the width. The overcast sides with barber pole design, have some sections which have been reovercast. Attractive piece, with attractive drawing and decorative ivory ground spandrels. Good size and balanced design, and good colour balance.
"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."

Due to changes in the U.S. law, carpets and rugs of Iranian/Persian origin can no longer be imported into the U.S.

Please check with the sale administrator if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these or any other restrictions or if you need assistance with such enquiries.