- 355
Ottoman Syria
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Two Damascus Pottery Border Tiles
- glazed fritware
- each: 11.7 by 23.6cm.; 11.8 by 23.5cm.; 4 5/8 by 9 1/4 in., 4 5/8 by 9 1/4 in.
decorated in underglaze apple green, cobalt blue, turquoise and mauve with black outlines, mounted together
Literature
Arthur Milner, Damascus Tiles, New York, 2015, fig.6.105, p. 289
Condition
The tiles with abrasions to edges and each with breaks to angles, some chips in glaze and pitting to surface, both set together onto wooden mount with hook for hanging, with two old collector labels: "Damascus, 17th (poss. 16th c.) and Bought as (?) in Alex-Anoma (1870s)", 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."