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A European 'bird' carpet fragment,
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Wool, pile
- approximately 46 by 182cm; 1ft. 6in., 6ft.
linen weft
Literature
Alexander, C., A Foreshadowing of 21st Century Art The Color and Geometry of Very Early Turkish Carpets, New York, 1993, pp. 162 - 167, ill. p. 163.
Condition
Overall measurements; 174cm across the top, 182cm across the bottom, 46cm the left hand side, 46cm the right hand side.
Pile 2mm gen even, down to foundation. Some old patching and repairs, inspection advised.
An image of the weave can be requested from the department, harry.grenfell@sothebys.com, +44(0)207 293 5556.
"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."
Catalogue Note
For on English carpets influenced by Turkish examples, see Bennett, Ian and Franses, Michael, The Buccleuch European Carpets & Others in the Oriental Style, Hali, Issue 66. December 1992, pp.100-107, No.5, p.97, including this Alexander, European ’Bird Ushak’ carpet fragment.
See also Levey, Santina M., An Elizabethan Inheritance: The Hardwick Hall Textiles, The National Trust, 1998, Carpets, pp.26-28, for English Turkey work cushions, and see Sherrill, Sarah B., Carpets and Rugs of Europe and America, New York, 1996, Chp. 5, Great Britain, pp.131-236, p.203, for An Axminster carpet with Turkish large-palmette and leaf-pattern, 1755-1835, following in the earlier Anatolian spirit.