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An Ottoman silk and metal-thread textile panel with the name Muhammad, Turkey, 19th century
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silk and metal thread
embroidered with gilt metal threads in relief with a medallion featuring the name of the Prophet Muhammad, framed by a band of calligraphy on red silk and emanating rays, the corner roundels each embroidered with the name of one of the first four Caliphs on a green silk ground
Condition
Good overall condition, some tears to silk, the metal threads slightly bent and in some cases loose, particularly where once folded at the centre, some discoloration to textile, 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
inscriptions
In the centre:
muhammad rasul allah sall allah 'alayha wa sallam
'Muhammad is the Messenger of God bless him and grant him salvation'
In the band: Qur'an, chapter XLVIII (al-Fath), part of verse 29, with the tughra of Sultan Mahmud II (r.1808-39 AD) including the phrase that it is his hand.
In the four roundels:
Abu bakr al-siddiq radi allah 'anhu/ 'umar al-faruq radi allah 'anhu / 'uthman radi allah 'anhu / 'ali radi allah 'anhu
'Abu Bakr the righteous, May God be satisfied with him. 'Umar, the one who distinguishes truth from falsehood, May God be satisfied with him. 'Uthman, May God be satisfied with him. 'Ali, May God be satisfied with him'
In the centre:
muhammad rasul allah sall allah 'alayha wa sallam
'Muhammad is the Messenger of God bless him and grant him salvation'
In the band: Qur'an, chapter XLVIII (al-Fath), part of verse 29, with the tughra of Sultan Mahmud II (r.1808-39 AD) including the phrase that it is his hand.
In the four roundels:
Abu bakr al-siddiq radi allah 'anhu/ 'umar al-faruq radi allah 'anhu / 'uthman radi allah 'anhu / 'ali radi allah 'anhu
'Abu Bakr the righteous, May God be satisfied with him. 'Umar, the one who distinguishes truth from falsehood, May God be satisfied with him. 'Uthman, May God be satisfied with him. 'Ali, May God be satisfied with him'