- 847
KARADAJA RUG, NORTHWEST PERSIA
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 USD
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Description
- wool
- Approximately 4 ft. 5 in. by 3 ft. 8 in. (1.35 by 1.12 m.)
Circa 1920. Together with a Northwest Persian Runner, circa 1915; and a Heriz runner, Northwest Persia, circa 1920. 3 pieces.
Provenance
The Northwest Persian runner; Sanford Alderfer Auction Company, Hatfield, Pennsylvania, September 28, 1995, auction ID 950928, lot 390.
The Heriz runner; Freeman's Auction, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 18, 2008, sale 1302, lot 1070.
The Heriz runner; Freeman's Auction, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 18, 2008, sale 1302, lot 1070.
Condition
(Karadaja) Pile ranges from 1/8th of an in. to low to knot heads throughout field. Scattered foldwear throughout. Some Kashmir repiling. Sides mostly later overcast and secured with a chain stitch. Flexible handle, sound fabric and condition.
(NWP runner) Pile ranges from approx. 1/6th of an in. to low to knot heads and spot foundation throughout, scattered foldwear, scattered visible warp ties, scattered spot stains and surface dirt. Sides with later overcasting and some minor fraying. Ends with original flat woven finsishes. Sound fabric. Approximately 10ft. 6in. by 3ft. 2in. (3.20 by 0.97m.)
(Heriz Runner) Pile generally low to knot heads throughout with some smaller areas with 1/10th of an in. pile. A 1 ft. 1 ft. area of field with warps pulling through. Both ends with losses to outer guard borders. Sides with losses to selvages, overcasting and fraying. Left side upper half with salvage now gone. In used estate condition. Approximately 16ft. 3in. by 3ft. (4.95 by 0.91m.)
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.
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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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