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A Shirvan prayer rug, East Caucasus
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- wool
- approximately 4ft. 5in. by 3ft. 10in. (1.32 by 1.17m.) and 3ft. 10in. by 3ft. 3in. (1.17 by 0.99m.) (2)
together with a Seychour rug, Northeast Caucasus, circa 1910
Condition
Shirvan: Pile evenly low to knotheads overall. Repiled oxidized ivories in areas. Repiling ot the upper central motif in the central medallion. Minor scattered repiling in other motifs. Reselvaged. End guard stripes rewoven.
Sychour: Pile generally closely shorn 1/10in with scattered foldwear and oxidized browns low to knotherads. Scattered small repiled areas; probably due to old moth damage. Sides with original light blue wool selvages with some later overcasting. Rewoven end guard stripes and partially rewoven guard borders.
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.