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A Beshir prayer rug, South Turkestan
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- wool
- approximately 4ft. 10in. by 2ft. (1.47 by 0.61m.) and 4ft. 1in. by 4ft. (1.24 by 1.22m.) and 9ft. 4in. by 5ft. 9in. (2.84 by 1.75m.) (3)
together with an Arabatchi rug, Southeast Turkestan, circa 1900 and a Turkmen/Uzbek carpet, circa 1920
Condition
Beshir: Generally good pile, 1/8in. Scattered areas of foldwear low to knotheads. Originial goat hair wool selvages with some later overcasting. Lower end guard stripes rewoven, upper end intact and secured with binding stitch. Flexible handle, sound condition.
Arabatchi: Near original 1/6in. pile overall. Very minor beginnings of foldwear to knotheads in center. Original madder and checked selvages fraying slightly. Some small repairs. Orginal kilim ends. Good condition.
Turkmen/Uzbek: Pile ranges from 1/6in. with areas of wear scattered throughout and foldwear areas showing foundation. Scattered repiled foldwear lines. Original polychromes four-chord selvages with some later overcasting. Upper end with original flatwoven end finish with reweaves in upper left corner into guard borders, approximately 10in into the carpet. Lower end guard borders rewoven. Sound fabric and 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.