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A West Anatolian coupled-column prayer rug
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- wool, pile
- approximately 223 by 163cm; 7ft. 4in., 5ft. 4in.
Provenance
Krikor Markarian, New York, 1999
Condition
Overall measurements; 156cm across the top, 163cm across the bottom, 222cm the left hand side, 223cm the right hand side.
Colours different in reality. Field is dark terracotta and not as red in hue as in the catalogue photograph. Yellow in border is a sunflower yellow in hue and not lemon yellow. Attractive colours in reality include indigo not royal blue, a medium brown and salmon pink and a hot pink.
Pile 2mm down to knotbars and foundation. Black/browns and the hot pink are oxidised. The horizontal lines are intentional 'lazy lines', Abrash visible acros the terracotta coloured field. Original flatweave ends and fringing, not overlocked, at both ends.
"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."