Lot 1
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An Ottoman silk velvet fragment

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • silk
  • approximately 3ft. 3in. by 1ft. 2in. (0.99 by 0.36m.)

Condition

Velvet in good condition with one 6 inch repaired slit, with fabric to reverse. Minor abrasions, nicks and pulls, and very minor surface stains. Shape would suggest that this piece was used in a robe or kaftan. Very good overall condition.
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.
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Catalogue Note

For a closely related example in the collection of the Abegg Stiftung, Riggisberg-Bern, Switerland, see Julian Raby and Alison Effeny, eds., Ipek, Istanbul and London, 2001, pl. 82, p. 131.