A NINGXIA CARPET, WEST CHINA
A NINGXIA CARPET, WEST CHINA
mid 18th century
approximately 266 by 171cm; 8ft. 9in., 5ft. 7in
Condition Report:
PLEASE NOTE DIMENSIONS SHOULD READ 171CM (5FT. 7IN) WIDE. Lovely soft, lustrous wool and flexible handle. Pile evenly sheared, 2 mm in depth, with taupe slightly oxidised and some track wear to knot bars down right hand side. Spot repiling, done some years ago and now faded (generally visible in the illustration as lavender grey rather than indigo blue, see for example about 2/5ths of way up on right hand side in pearl border). Area of discolouration just to left of centre third cloud up - might improve with cleaning. Both ends have blanket stitch overlocking , blue guard at top end with minute losses and tips of top left and bottom right hand corners restored . Side cords seem to be original. A very pretty carpet.
"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."
Provenance:
Property of a Lady, Christie's New York, 6 December 1988, lot 113
Sotheby's New York, 3 June 2005, lot 7
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A NINGXIA CARPET, WEST CHINA
mid 18th century
approximately 266 by 171cm; 8ft. 9in., 5ft. 7in
Condition Report:
PLEASE NOTE DIMENSIONS SHOULD READ 171CM (5FT. 7IN) WIDE. Lovely soft, lustrous wool and flexible handle. Pile evenly sheared, 2 mm in depth, with taupe slightly oxidised and some track wear to knot bars down right hand side. Spot repiling, done some years ago and now faded (generally visible in the illustration as lavender grey rather than indigo blue, see for example about 2/5ths of way up on right hand side in pearl border). Area of discolouration just to left of centre third cloud up - might improve with cleaning. Both ends have blanket stitch overlocking , blue guard at top end with minute losses and tips of top left and bottom right hand corners restored . Side cords seem to be original. A very pretty carpet.
"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."
Provenance:
Property of a Lady, Christie's New York, 6 December 1988, lot 113
Sotheby's New York, 3 June 2005, lot 7
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