A NORTHWEST PERSIAN CARPET FRAGMENT |

Previously unpublished

Overall measurements: 237cm across the top, 236cm across the bottom, 285cm the left hand side, 293cm the right hand side. Reduced in size. Pile generally good for age approximately 3mm in depth with areas of localised wear (or possibly insect damage?) as visible in the illustration as white patches of foundation. A cobbled repair approximately 4 by 4cm in the second row of arabesques from the bottom, and another approximately 3cm in diameter above the middle of the lower border. There are some cobbled repairs along the join adjacent to the upper border and an inserted patch approximately 8 by 7cm into the centre of the lower border, with two further small patches in the lower quarter of the field. There are some scattered strengthening patches to the reverse. Sections of lower outer guard stripe missing as visible from the image. The upper border pieced, likely from other sections of the same carpet. Carpet would benefit from a professional clean and some judicious conservation. Very pretty with lovely lucid colour. EMBARGO ON IMPORTATION OF PERSIAN/IRANIAN WORKS OF ART TO THE U.S.A Please note that there may be restrictions on importing certain types of property of Persian/Iranian origin into the United States. Clients should enquire with the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regarding the proper importation of items subject to such restrictions. Due to recent changes in U.S. law, carpets and rugs of Iranian/Persian origin may no longer be imported into the U.S. Please contact Sotheby's if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these or any other restrictions or if you need assistance with such enquiries.
"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."

EMBARGO ON IMPORTATION OF PERSIAN/IRANIAN WORKS OF ART TO THE U.S.A
Please note that there may be restrictions on importing certain types of property of Persian/Iranian origin into the United States. Clients should enquire with the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regarding the proper importation of items subject to such restrictions. Due to recent changes in U.S. law, carpets and rugs of Iranian/Persian origin may no longer be imported into the U.S. Please contact Sotheby's if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these or any other restrictions or if you need assistance with such enquiries.