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A YOMUT ASMALYK, WEST TURKESTAN |
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- approximately 69 by 123 cm., 2ft. 3in; 4ft
- second half 19th century
with a naively drawn but rare depiction of a wedding procession, including the bridal camel with kejebe, two mounted horsemen, another camel in dark indigo, a figure with headress (?), and multiple small animals probably representing dogs and sheep
Condition
Overall low pile with knotbars and some foundation visible, repiling scattered throughout, cloth backed, with edges lined, hanging loops on backing. Additional photographs are available from the department. Inspection advised as a rare type, but with compromised condition.
"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 a discussion of the Turkman wedding customs, see Pinner, Robert, The Turkman Wedding, Hali, September 1998, pp.104-107, which illustrates a Yomut asmalyk with camel train, and related trellis field, Peter Hofmeister Collection. Two further similar asmalyk are illustrated in Auction Reports, Hali Summer 1978, p.198 and Hali Issue 173, p.115.