A 'TRANSYLVANIAN' COUPLED-COLUMN PRAYER RUG, CENTRAL OR WEST ANATOLIA

Property from a Prominent Private Collection

A 'TRANSYLVANIAN' COUPLED-COLUMN PRAYER RUG, CENTRAL OR WEST ANATOLIA

late 17th/early 18th century

approximately 182 by 124 cm.

Please note: Condition 9 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers for this sale is not applicable to this lot.

Condition Report:
Woven “upside down”. Heavily depressed warps (ladik-like). Pile evenly low to knot head throughout and with spot foundation visible as can be seen in the illustration. Some small reweaves visible in the field e.g. one approx 5cm by 3cm to left of left hand columns; one approx 6cm by 2cm in field and inner guard to right of right hand columns; another in right hand yellow curled in spandrel approx 13cm by 2.5cm. losses to edges and sides, upper guard stripe mainly missing, lower guard stripe partial, right hand corners partly rebuilt. Generally an honest example and vast majority in original 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."