A Heriz carpet, Northwest Persia

Overall measurements: 347cm across the top, 351cm across the bottom, 480cm along left side, 481cm along right side Lower end slightly wobbly shape. Pile generally even 2mm pile overall; down to knotbars in areas, especially within the main field and cream coloured central ground as visible in the photograph. There are scattered surface marks especially top right border. There are some scattered repairs, for example within lower left quadrant there is a square patch within the coral ground, approximately 10 by 10cm. There is a section of repair within border lower left side, where there is evidence of old moth damage on reverse. And other similar in top left vertical section of the border. There is a small repaired vertical split centre of lower border. There is a shaped area of re-piling centre right border approximately 26 by 22cm. and a small hole to the right of this area in the dark brown outer guard. Top end with later outer guard reweave across width within the left section (approx 145cm. wide) and repaired vertical join centre top border, and slightly irregular vertical line further line further across the right hand corner. Distance between these two vertical lines is 104cm wide. Both ends with running stitch across both ends with teased foundation fringing, not overlocked. A very decorative carpet with attractive spacious design. Sound and ready to use, with versatile colouration. EMBARGO ON IMPORTATION OF PERSIAN/IRANIAN WORKS OF ART TO THE USA. Due to recent changes in the U.S. law, carpets and rugs of Iranian/Persian origin can no longer be imported into the U.S. Please check with the sale administrator if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these or any other restrictions or if you need assistance with such enquiries.
"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."

EMBARGO ON IMPORTATION OF PERSIAN/IRANIAN WORKS OF ART TO THE USA.
Due to recent changes in the U.S. law, carpets and rugs of Iranian/Persian origin can no longer be imported into the U.S.
Please check with the sale administrator if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these or any other restrictions or if you need assistance with such enquiries.