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An Ottoman red-ground calligraphic silk textile panel, Turkey, 19th/20th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- textile
the red silk ground woven with cream silk thread, divided by horizontal chevrons into a series of alternating wide and narrow bands decorated with calligraphic inscriptions in vigorous muhaqqaq, with cartouches flanked by two roundels on each side, mounted
Condition
Few crease marks to silk, mounted on red cloth-covered stretcher, with red cloth border, some minor discoloration, notably down central axis, possibly due to folding, otherwise condition good. was probably cleaned before being re-stretched, 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: repeat of the Shahada
Bordering the wide band: Qur’an, chapter II (al-Baqara), part of verse 144 (above); chapter III (al-'Imran), verse 96 (below)
In the roundels and cartouches: Invocations to God through three of his attributes.
Fragments with the same loom pattern are in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (inv. no.1063-1900), the Textile Museum, Washington (inv. no. TM 3.158a) and the David Collection, Copenhagen (inv.no.20/1971).
In the wide band: repeat of the Shahada
Bordering the wide band: Qur’an, chapter II (al-Baqara), part of verse 144 (above); chapter III (al-'Imran), verse 96 (below)
In the roundels and cartouches: Invocations to God through three of his attributes.
Fragments with the same loom pattern are in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (inv. no.1063-1900), the Textile Museum, Washington (inv. no. TM 3.158a) and the David Collection, Copenhagen (inv.no.20/1971).