A Heriz carpet, Northwest Persia

Overall measurements: 307cm across the top, 304cm across the bottom, 313cm horizontally through the middle, 392cm from the left, 384cm from the right. Pile generally good 4-5mm. With some localised wear in upper right hand and left corners of the main red medallion, and in the centre of the lower half of the red medallion. With spot foundation visible, some evidence of old moth damage in upper border. With one localised bald area in left hand pink spandrel. Old repair adjacent to bald area. Repaired split to upper border approx. 11cm. long and another in lower left hand edge of border approx. 2cm. long. Dark 'L' shaped mark lower left corner which might improve with a professional clean. Some loose threads on side cords, minor losses to lower end guard now overlocked, upper end with original flatweave and trimmed fringe with minor losses. Robust handle, generally dense pile, sound usable condition. IMPORTATION OF PERSIAN/IRANIAN WORKS OF ART TO THE USA. Due to recent changes in U.S. law, bidders on carpets and rugs of Iranian/Persian origin should ensure that they are familiar with any requirements for importation of this lot into the US. The purchaser's inability to import any item into the US or any other country shall not justify cancellation or rescission of the sale or any delay in payment.
"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."

IMPORTATION OF PERSIAN/IRANIAN WORKS OF ART TO THE USA. Due to recent changes in U.S. law, bidders on carpets and rugs of Iranian/Persian origin should ensure that they are familiar with any requirements for importation of this lot into the US. The purchaser’s inability to import any item into the US or any other country shall not justify cancellation or rescission of the sale or any delay in payment.