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A large Ottoman green-ground calligraphic silk lampas panel, Turkey, 19th century
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silk
the dark green silk ground woven with chevron bands of alternating widths containing light green inscriptions and in between 'Allah and Muhammad' woven in a cream-colour, mounted on a stretcher
Condition
In good condition, cut and mounted on a stretcher with dark green ground, very few minor frayed threads, 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 wide band with two words, repeat of: ‘God’ and ‘Muhammad’
In the wide band: The shahadah
In the narrow bands, upper: Qur’an chapter XXXIII (al-ahhzab), verse 56.
In the narrow bands, lower: ‘May Mighty God be satisfied with Abu Bakr, ‘Umar, ‘Uthman, ‘Ali and the Companions, all of them’
In the wide band with two words, repeat of: ‘God’ and ‘Muhammad’
In the wide band: The shahadah
In the narrow bands, upper: Qur’an chapter XXXIII (al-ahhzab), verse 56.
In the narrow bands, lower: ‘May Mighty God be satisfied with Abu Bakr, ‘Umar, ‘Uthman, ‘Ali and the Companions, all of them’