A Karapinar kilim, South Central Anatolia

With scattered small repairs through the field and along edges. There is a dark mark (probably from food or drink spill) to the side of the green lozenge, visible in the catalogue image, which may improve from a professional clean. With a strip of velcro running vertically to the underside, with two small square sections of velcro in the opposing corners. A pretty and harmonious work.
"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."

for a related example see Balpinar. B and Hirsch. U., Flatweaves,1982, pp. 66 and 67, pl. 6.