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Paul Dumas
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Paul Dumas
- Carpet
- with monogram P.D. in the weave
- hand-knotted wool
Provenance
Blondeel-DeRoyan, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2002
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2002
Literature
Susan Day, Art Deco and Modernist Carpets, London, 2002, p. 43, no. 46
Françoise Siriex, Le Tapis Européen de 1900 à nos jours, Paris, 2013, pp. 102-103
Françoise Siriex, Le Tapis Européen de 1900 à nos jours, Paris, 2013, pp. 102-103
Condition
Overall in good condition. When viewed in person, the colors are very intense with tones of ochre, yellow, pink, red, greens and blues. The blue colors are even brighter in person than seen in the catalogue illustration. Pile ranges from approximately 3/4 to low to knots heads . A few areas of scattered wears, mostly to center. Some scattered restitching not extensive and not at all visually distracting. A few scattered small slits, not extensive. The right side has been rewoven, approximately 1 1/2 inch into side. Flat woven end and side border. Further scattered minor reweave. Some scattered dirt and minor surface stains. A spectacular rug with great presence when viewed in person.
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.