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A Yomud chuval, West Turkestan
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- wool
- approximately 2ft. 3in. by 3ft. 6in. (0.69 by 1.07m.) and 2ft. 10in. by 4ft. 2in. (0.86 by 1.27m.) (2)
together with a Chodor chuval, North Turkestan, circa 1880
Condition
Yomud: Pile generally good, near original 1/10in. Areas of wear in center low to knotheads and some foldwear showing spot foundation. A 1/2in repaired hole in field. 2.5 by 1/4 in reweave in one corner. Partial side guard borders with some scattered repiling and later overcasting. Cloth band sewn on reverse on both sides. Losses to ends, both ends secured with binding stitch. Good saturated color, sound fabric and condition.
Chodor: Pile generally low to knotheads overall with areas of foldwear showing foundation. A 4in by 2in reweave and a 2in. by 1.5in. faded reweave; one in upper end the other in lower end of field. Smaller scattered reweaves; mostly along edges. Losses to all four sides. Upper end and sides with later overcast, lower edge secured with a binding stitch. 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.