THE BAILEY 'ANIMAL-TREE' TEKKE ASMALYK, WEST TURKESTAN
THE BAILEY 'ANIMAL-TREE' TEKKE ASMALYK, WEST TURKESTAN
circa 1800 or earlier
approximately 151 by 84cm; 4ft. 11in., 2ft. 9in.
Condition Report:
Dimensions include the tablet braid finishes. Dense, lustrous and velvety wool. Pile generally 2-3mm in depth, with vertical band of slight wear through centre of field with scattered knot bars visible. Warm red. Abrash is less obvious in person than appears in illustration, minor losses to edges of tablet braid as visible in illustration.
"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:
George Bailey Collection, sold Rippon Boswell, Wiesbaden, 31 May 2014, lot 140
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THE BAILEY 'ANIMAL-TREE' TEKKE ASMALYK, WEST TURKESTAN
circa 1800 or earlier
approximately 151 by 84cm; 4ft. 11in., 2ft. 9in.
Condition Report:
Dimensions include the tablet braid finishes. Dense, lustrous and velvety wool. Pile generally 2-3mm in depth, with vertical band of slight wear through centre of field with scattered knot bars visible. Warm red. Abrash is less obvious in person than appears in illustration, minor losses to edges of tablet braid as visible in illustration.
"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:
George Bailey Collection, sold Rippon Boswell, Wiesbaden, 31 May 2014, lot 140
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