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A Shirvan pictorial rug, East Caucasus
Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 GBP
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Description
- Wool, pile
- approximately 147 by 134cm; 4ft. 10in., 4ft. 5in.
depicting Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra with an unidentified figure beneath, possibly an earlier Tsar
Condition
Overall measurements; 133cm across the top, 134cm across the bottom, 146cm the left hand side, 147cm the right hand side.
Pile closely sheared 1mm. Minor areas of wear in face top right. Finely woven. Top end with original flatweave and knotted fringing. Lower end fringing trimmed and overlocked. Dirty, and needs a clean. Very minor localised spot marks, for example face of lower figure within entablature, wearing the red cape. Very minor old moth damage, for example in green ground lower right hand corner, near the tree.
"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."