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A Tekke main carpet, West Turkestan
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- wool, cotton
- approximately 6ft. 10in. by 6ft. 7in. (2.08 by 2.01m.)
Literature
Kurt Munkacsi et al., Bigger is Better: Main Carpets of the Turkmen, New York, 2003, pl. 7
Condition
Pile ranges from original 1/8 of an inch to fields of low to knot heads to foundation. Small holes, largest of which is approx 2 in. by 1in. holes now filled with red fabric on reverse. A 6 by 2 1/2 in. patch in upper right corner. Scattered moth damage and foldwear with a 18in. diagonal foldwear area in lower left corner ending in a 2 by 1in. loss to border. Remnants of lowers flatwoven finish. Now uneven and with losses to outer guard stripes on all four sides. Extremly supple handle and lustrous wool typical of turkeman carpets of this vintage. Hanging strip sewn to reverse on upper edge.
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.