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An Abbasid lustre bowl featuring a standard bearer between two birds, Iraq, 10th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Earthenware
composed of earthenware painted in a golden lustre on an opaque white glaze, featuring a frontal facing male figure bearing a standard between two birds on either side, all decorated with peacock eyes, with a scalloped edge design
Provenance
Croisier Collection, Switzerland
Exhibited
Islamic Pottery : 800 - 1400, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 1 October - 30 November 1969.
Treasures of Islam, Musée d’art et d’histoire, Geneva, 1985.
Céramiques du monde musulman, Insitut du monde arabe, Paris, 1999.
Perpetual Glory, Medieval Islamic Ceramics From The Harvey B. Plotnick Collection, The Art Institute of Chicago, 2007.
Treasures of Islam, Musée d’art et d’histoire, Geneva, 1985.
Céramiques du monde musulman, Insitut du monde arabe, Paris, 1999.
Perpetual Glory, Medieval Islamic Ceramics From The Harvey B. Plotnick Collection, The Art Institute of Chicago, 2007.
Literature
Treasures of Islam, Musée d’art et d’histoire, Geneva, 1985, p. 213, no. 202.
J. Mouliérac, Céramiques du monde musulman, Insitut du monde arabe, Paris, 1999, p. 71.
O. Pancaroglu, Perpetual Glory, Medieval Islamic Ceramics From The Harvey B. Plotnik Collection, The Art Institute of Chicago, 2007, p. 51, no.11.
J. Mouliérac, Céramiques du monde musulman, Insitut du monde arabe, Paris, 1999, p. 71.
O. Pancaroglu, Perpetual Glory, Medieval Islamic Ceramics From The Harvey B. Plotnik Collection, The Art Institute of Chicago, 2007, p. 51, no.11.
Condition
In fairly good condition, once broken and restored with associated overpainting including possible minor areas with infill, original glazed sections bright, as viewed.
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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."
"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."