- 4088
A Mahal carpet, Central Persia
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- wool, cotton
- approximately 26ft. 2in. by 13ft. 10in. (7.97 by 4.22m.)
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, January 20, 1990, lot 271.
Condition
Pile ranges from good dense 1/8th in. to low to 1/6th of an in. and the occasional knotheads in some minor scattered foldwear and partially oxidized greenish browns. Some very light surface dirt and very minor spot stains. Sides with original selvedges. Ends with remnants of knotted fringes, now secured with a blanket stitch. Lower end with a very small 3in. reweave in one corner. Upper end surround also with some minor reweaves and some old repiling. Very supple handle, extremely pleasing and desirable colour palette and overall design. Very good overall condition.
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.