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An Agra carpet, North India,
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Wool pile
- approximately 519 by 459cm; 17ft, 16ft. and fragment at largest points 582 by 408cm; 19ft 1in, 13ft 5in.
the ivory field with an overall design of stylised flower sprays and 'boteh' in shades of olive green and taupe with highlights in bois-de-rose and crimson, within a broad border of stylised flower urns and plants on a bois-de-rose ground, cut and reduced in the length and width, together with a fragmented and pieced section of the same Agra carpet
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Literature
Photographed in the North Drawing Room, Crewe House, London, circa 1937.
Condition
Carpet has been cut and reduced in both the length and width: cut at the upper edge of field and with border pieced and joined, cut in width approximately 100cm from left hand edge. Very deep pile overall (near original), with partial original knotted fringe heads at lower edge; upper border is mitred on both corners, joined at edge of field and is composed of seven pieces in all. There is one area of severe damp damage (probably from a pot plant) approximately 30cm in diameter. Carpet needs a thorough clean.
Sold with : an irregularly shaped fragmented and pieced section of the carpet, removed when the carpet was reduced in size, composed of eleven fragments, including two sections of border, pile overall very good, with some scattered moth damage. This is extremely dirty.
Personal inspection is advised or please request additional digital images from Harry Grenfell (harry.grenfell@sothebys.com).
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Another ivory ground Agra with very similar field design was sold Sotheby's, New York, 1 November 1998.
This complete carpet is likely to have been acquired by Lord Crewe circa 1910 during his term as Secretary of State for India.
This complete carpet is likely to have been acquired by Lord Crewe circa 1910 during his term as Secretary of State for India.