Lot 298
Zebra Hide Felt-Backed Rug (20th Century)
Zebra hide, hair, felt, textile thread, adhesive
113 x 71 inches

Description:
A full sized African Burchell zebra taxidermy pelt rug retaining its natural mane and tail, bordered with black fabric piping and mounted onto a thick black felt protective backing. Dimensions: 9' 5\” x 5' 11\”

Provenance:
The Estate of Janice and Donald Rosenthal

Overall worn condition; extensive fur loss, balding patch, and material deterioration near the lower hindquarter edge, with minor holes and split repairs throughout the hide skin

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Condition reports are based on visual inspection by the Capsule team under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all lots are previously owned and all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot.

Art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Frames, lampshades, or items described as “supplementary” are not considered integral to the value of the lot and are excluded from condition assessments. This includes any mat, mounting, glazing, hanging apparatus, case, box, or stand. Timepiece movements, lighting elements and items with mechanical or electrical components have not been thoroughly tested and are not covered under warranty by Capsule.