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A 'Ziegler' Mahal carpet, Northwest Persia
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- wool, pile
- approximately 388 by 299cm; 12ft. 9in., 9ft. 10in.
Condition
Overall measurements, 296cm across the top, 299cm across the bottom, 388cm the left hand side, 383cm the right hand side.
Unusual grey/green ground, with attractive abrash. Pile varies from approximately 5mm down to areas of wear to knotbars. Upper end with warp fringes trimmed to approx. 4mm and stabilised. Lower end approximately 1cm of warp fringe and some vestiges of original flatweave, also stabilised. Sidecords partially restored. Carpet is in sound ready to use condition.
Good 'country house' look and feel.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."