Lot 308
  • 308

A Kutahya tile panel with wooden openwork frame, Turkey, 19th century

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

with four tiles of square form, decorated in underglaze cobalt blue, turquoise, yellow and red, outlined in black with a central calligraphic roundel with inscription, the spandrels with floral bouquets, bordered by a band of scrolling saz and rosette buds, with wood openwork frame with traces of gilded and polychrome decoration

Condition

minor chips and cracquelure to glaze, hairline crack in top right panel, wood frame with losses to gilding and polychrome painted decoration, as viewed
"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."

Catalogue Note

inscription:

Parts of an inscription:

ma sha' allah kana

'What God Wills.  ...was'