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EAGLE KAZAK RUG, SOUTHWEST CAUCASUS
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Wool
- Approximately 5 ft. 6 in. by 4 ft. 8 in. (1.68 by 1.42 m.)
Circa 1900
Provenance
Sanford Alderfer Auction Company, Hatfield, Pennsylvania, September 28, 1995, lot 402.
Condition
Pile ranges from 1/10th of an in. in areas of border to low to spot foundation in areas of foldwear and oxidiation. Most of field low to knot heads. Upper left corner of fields with particularly worn area. Center of rug with a 14 in. replied foldwear strip. Sides with losses and freying to selvages. Both ends with minor partial outer guard stripes now secured with cloth tape sewn on reverse. Supple handle, sound fabric and condition. Scattered spot stains and surface dirt will enhance with cleaning.
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.
Catalogue Note
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