Lot 741
  • 741

A Group of Five American Pictorial Hooked Rugs late 19th/early 20th Century

Estimate
450 - 650 USD
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Description

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The first with a white and a pink rose within a pink and white striped ground, damages (21 by 32 inches); the second, with a cluster of four red/orange roses on a beige and yellow ground, damages (27 by 52 inches); the third, with floral clusters within scrolling borders and dark framing background (54 by 26 inches); the fourth, with large rectangular bunch of flowers with tendrils reaching into a black ground (39 ¾ by 67 inches); the fifth with an oval bouquet within scrolling borders and dark corners (39 ¾ by 67 inches)

Condition

1. Oval with four leaves: with holes, dry rot, torn threads. 2. Small mat with roses in shaped oval: with tears and loose threads. 3. Floral composition with dark brown border with rose buds: with bald patches. 4. Red/green scrolling leavings: with threads fraying in corners. 5. Large rectangles: with some fraying.
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.