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A Melas rug, Southwest Anatolia
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- wool
- approximately 5ft. 1in. by 4ft. (1.55 by 1.22m.)
Condition
Pile ranges from 1/10th of an inch to low to knotheads overall. Oxidized dark browns and scattered foldwear. Very small repaired hole in right side inner guard border. Lower end missing one row of knots, now bound in brown wool. Upper end with original flat-woven finish and a very small 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch reweave to kilim. Left side with a very small 2 inch reweave to outer guard stripes. Selvages generally intact and now with some small areas of overcasting, not extensive. Very small 2in. by 1in. triangular reweave to lower right corner. Upper end with hanging rings on reverse. Supple handle; good, honest, unrestored condition.
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.