Hi!
Just saw this! I am a not expert, but intense Sarouk lover, so we must await other opinions.
But.... I think this one is FABULOUS. Great colors, good design.... Incredible asking price, actually, which will make focus fully when you SEE IT IN PERSON (Yay!) to find out if there is some catch in the carpet we need to unearth not already obvious. 40s may be right, I think it is not painted. But given the construction, & the blue wefts... I would say it is definitely Persian.
I believe there was some end loss leading to expert (and costly)securing and refringing which, in my opinion, was done very well indeed, and should not be tampered with, despite it is little over the top given the original. but, who cares given it appears so well done & the asking price! But you will wanna check out every cm of that left end. Of the whole carpet, actually.
I think the selvedge repair might not be THAT MUCH AT ALL given the wear is not that bad.
If there is no rot, no other repairs, if the foundation is not dry in any places, if the wool is supple, if the pile wear is not major---from what I am able to see in the pics, perhaps amount of pile wear might be and issue here, I am not certain-- and the wear is even, if it lays flat and is square, either no or few knotheads visible.....then, I think you may get the bargain of the year! Course, I luv Sarouks so I am a little hysterical.
I am both excited for you and envious of your find! I am having vicarious happy!
Pls take yr camera and make yr own pics and post them here!!!!! Or, if you get it, take more pics when you get it home and post them here!
I think....CONGRATS!!
PS, my take is it may have finer construction than many and KPSIs perhaps above 120.....or at least that. Not sure what you wanna do with this rug, but YOU ARE NOT WASTING YR TIME. Go! It also appears to be in a private home, over carpeting and well cared for! That, if true, would be a Very Good Thing!