A KARACHOPT KAZAK RUG, WEST CAUCASUS

A KARACHOPT KAZAK RUG, WEST CAUCASUS

circa 1880

approximately 234 by 166cm; 7ft. 8in., 5ft. 5in.

Condition Report:
(Rug is woven in opposite orientation to illustration in catalogue and is correct online. Condition report refers to online orientation). Pile is generally good to fair, approx. 2mm, knot bars visible in white corner boxes (and some minor repiling to whites in the bottom two boxes), (white in central medallion and borders is very good); the browns, and yellow of upper octagon of central medallion also with knot bars visible. Bottom left red rectangle with some repiling (visible as a slightly brighter red). Original banded coloured side cords. Flatweave neatened at each end and warps teased out, ends overlocked. Lovely abrashed green ground.

"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."