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A Ninghsia rug, West China
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- wool, cotton
- approximately 6ft. 1in. by 4ft. (1.85 by 1.22m.)
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 16 January 2001, lot 70
Condition
Pile generally good overall with most approximately 1/6 inch and small scattered areas of foldwear and oxidized light browns low to knotheads. Some repiling to foldwear and moth damaged areas mostly in outer dark blue surround.
Some original selvages, mostly reselvaged and very well executed in the original style.
Rewoven end dark blue outer surround both ends. Velcro hanging tape sold to reverse of upper end. both ends with cloth bands sewn to reverse.
Extremely floppy handle, lustrous wool, sound fabric and good overall 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.