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A Gold-Overlaid and Engraved Steel Chanfron, Turkey, late 16th century
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Steel
- H. 56.5 cm
the characteristic elongated form with a raised central panel narrowing at the eyes, a central pointed oval panel enclosing a diamond-shaped cartouche and supported on a pointed ridge, the engraved decoration composed of a pair of tulips flanking an applied plume holder, a cartouche of scrolling foliage, the outer edges with bands of a formal scroll, the upper section with discrete arabesques, further engraved with the tamga of the Ottoman arsenal of St. Eirene, remnants of overlaid gold, the edges pierced with a series of holes for attaching lining
Exhibited
Couleurs d'Orient, Brussels, 2010
Literature
Brussels 2010, p.15
Condition
Surface wear and minor denting, some minor surface rusting, 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
The elegant form is paralleled in tombak by two chamfron in the Military Museum in Istanbul of the same date (Istanbul 2001, no.87 and no.93). The latter has closely comparable engraved designs including the use of elongated tulips. With its gold overlaid decoration intact, the appearance of the chamfron would have been even more sumptuous than its tombak counterparts.