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AN ILLUMINATED FIRMAN BEARING THE TUGHRA OF SELIM III (R.1789-1807 AD), TURKEY, OTTOMAN, CIRCA 1800 |
估價
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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描述
- ink on paper
- 78 by 55cm. framed
Ottoman Turkish manuscript on paper, 11 lines to the page, written in diwani script in black ink, surmounted by a large gold and polychrome tughra, within a large rococo cartouche filled with gold medallions and polychrome flowers, framed
Condition
In generally good condition, the margins have been trimmed, minor smudges to the ink and light creasing, minor stains and minor losses to the gold, 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."
拍品資料及來源
This order was issued in response to a petition from two Greeks belonging to the fishermen caste following the death of their fathers. It concerns the payment of a tax (mersumat) in olive oil and it is dated 1209 AH/1795 AD. Interestingly, a note in the right hand corner states that it was confirmed again in 1222 AH/1807-08 AD, the last year of Selim III's reign.