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An Oushak rug, West Anatolia
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- wool
- approximately 5ft. 6in. by 4ft. 9in. (1.68 by 1.45m.)
Provenance
B.C. Holland, Chicago
Exhibited
Ottoman Treasures: Rugs and Ceramics from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. William T. Price, Birmingham Museum of Art, 2004, cat. no. 2.
Literature
Walter B. Denny, Ottoman Treasures, Birmingham, 2004, fig. 4.
Condition
Pile evenly low to knotheads overall. Most of the madders are repiled. Repiling and reweaving scattered throughout. Both outer side guard borders rewoven, end guard borders more intact however both with rewoven areas. Hanging sleeve sewn on reverse of upper end. Very supple handle, sound fabric, emblematic design, restored and ready for use.
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.