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A Tabriz pictorial rug, Northwest Persia
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Wool, pile
- approximately 183 by 133cm; 6ft., 4ft. 4in.
the large inscription: 'hilafet-i islamiye sultan abdulhamid[in] devr-i saltana[tin]da', ('The Islamic Caliphate in the sultanate of Sultan Abdulhamid'); the various captions are of names of places in the Ottoman Empire and Europe, including Anatolia, Kars, Erzincan, the Arabian Peninsula, Egypt, Cyprus, Rumelia; Bulgaria, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzogovina, England, France, Austria, Germany, Italy. Sultan Abdulhamid (r.1876-1909) is identified with a caption underneath the picture of him on a swing.
Condition
Overall measurements; 128cm across the top, 133cm across the bottom, 184cm the left hand side, 183cm the right hand side.
Pile 3mm. Scattered localised re-piling, mainly top right quadrant in madder field, one 5 by 3cm, as visible in illustration. Ends trimmed and secured. Sidecords reovercast. An interesting and unusual design. A conversational piece ready to place.
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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."