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An important Ottoman cuerda seca pottery tile, Turkey, first half 16th century
Estimate
15,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- ceramic
of square form, decorated in ultramarine blue, turquoise, green, pale manganese and yellow with black outlines, featuring a symmetrical design based on a central flowerhead from which radiate split-palmettes with lotuses at the centre, and clasps and other flowers between, with pairs of half-flowers at the centre of each side
Condition
One angle with break and associated restoration including some overpainting (break visible on underside), very slight abrasion to external edges and some areas of light retouching, 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."
"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
Tiles of this rare form decorated the panels on the exterior of the Arz Odasi (Hall of Petitions or Throne Room) and the Sunnet Odasi (Circumcision Pavilion) in the Topkapi Palace (see J.M. Rogers (ed.), The Topkapi Saray Museum-Architecture-the Harem and other Buildings, London, 1988, pls.97 & 111).
These particular tiles were the work of a group of Persian craftsmen whose most elaborate accomplishment was the tiling of the interior of the mausoleum of Selim I (1522) as well as the Kasim Pasha Mosque in Bozoyuk (1529). They later moved to Jerusalem to assist with the tiling of the exterior of the Dome of the Rock as part of Sultan Suleyman's project to restore the holy sites of Islam.
A tile with the same pattern was sold in these rooms 18 April 2007, Lot 167.
These particular tiles were the work of a group of Persian craftsmen whose most elaborate accomplishment was the tiling of the interior of the mausoleum of Selim I (1522) as well as the Kasim Pasha Mosque in Bozoyuk (1529). They later moved to Jerusalem to assist with the tiling of the exterior of the Dome of the Rock as part of Sultan Suleyman's project to restore the holy sites of Islam.
A tile with the same pattern was sold in these rooms 18 April 2007, Lot 167.