An Amritsar carpet, North India

wine red field with barbed central blue medallion and all over pattern of scrolling flower stems, wide cream border with geometricised floral panelling,

General pile 3-4mm with areas down to foundation across the carpet and extending into the border. Especially visible on the right side of main field. There are some small repairs in areas for example centre of top border and minor surface spot marks for example visible in ivory ground of border top left and bottom right. There is a split in top right corner of outer guard. Top end with vestiges of flat weave and fringe (fringe darkly stained and sticky) herringbone binding on the reverse for support. Lower end with distressed fringing across width in similar state to top, repaired split lower left corner extending through to narrow bands of border. Good size, lovely drawing and colouring. Would benefit from a clean and sympathetic restoration.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."