An Ersari Rug, West Turkestan

169cm across the top, 162cm across the bottom, 172 horizontally through the centre, 217cm from the left, 220cm the right hand side. Flexible handle, soft lustrous wool. Generally 2mm pile overall with some areas down to knotbars in central section. Some warp knots visible as brown dots in the main field. Original quadruple sidecords and end fringing intact, ends with original flatweave and soumac overlocked warp fringing. Some marks to reverse. This is a cheerful, dynamic rug of unusual scale ready to place.
"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.
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For a comparable Ersari, Bokhara, West Turkestan, 19th century (428 by 186cm), with kilim end guards, see Herrmann, Eberhart, Seltene Orientteppiche, Munich, 1983, Vol. V., Cat. No. 88, pp.182-183.