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A Donegal carpet after a design by Gavin Morton and G.K. Robertson, Ireland
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- wool, cotton
- approximately 14ft. 6in. by 10ft. 8in. (4.42 by 3.25m.)
Condition
Pile generally good, near original 1/5th of an inch overall. Very small dime sized repaired hole and nearby smaller hole in lower right corner. Very small 2 in. fraying area to upper end recommend securing. Sides with original salvages now with some nicks and fraying, not extensive, upper left corner with two small re-weaves and with some minor later overcasting, not extensive. Lower end with remnants of original flat woven finish. Upper end with original flat woven finish intact. Upper left corner with some water damage now with tinting on face and dark staining on reverse. Supple handle, 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.
Catalogue Note
This carpet is most similar to a pair designed by Gavin Morton and G. K. Robertson for Dixcot, a house built in 1901 for Raleigh Essex, a wallpaper manufacturer, see Malcolm Haslam, Arts & Crafts Carpets, London, 1991, fig. 68, p. 107. For other related examples in differing color palettes, see ibid., figs. 62, 67, 69, 70.