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Lot 137
  • 137

Three Polychrome Iznik Border Tiles, Turkey, 1575-85

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description

  • Ceramic
two tiles of square form and one of rectangular form, all three decorated with white, green, light blue and red scrolling tulips, carnations and rosettes on an underglaze cobalt blue ground, and a narrow light blue border line on the larger tile

Condition

All three tiles in overall good condition, with cracks along underside edges and some repair and overpainting along edge of large tile and corner of one of the smaller tiles, few hairline cracks to glaze on all three tiles, very few small chips on surface and some abrasion along one of the smaller tiles, 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."