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'Galleons', A Group of Ottoman Towels and Embroideries
Description
- silk, metal-thread, linen
- various measurements
Condition
"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
For an example of a yağlik – napkin with boat motifs, see Black, David & Loveless, Clive, Işlemeler: Ottoman Domestic Embroideries, David Black Oriental Carpets, London, 1978, pl.40.
For a 19th century bedspread, using the motif of the galleon, see Wace, A.J.B, Mediterranean and Near Eastern Embroideries, From the Collection of Mrs F.H.Cook, London, 1935, Vol.I, Text, Vol. II, Plates, No.59, pl.LXXXVII.
For comprehensive discussion of the subject of Ottoman embroideries, including napkins (yağlik), sashes (Uçkur), headscarves (Çevre), wrapping cloths (Bohça), covers and floorspreads, and the techniques used see:-
Erber, Christian, A Wealth of Silk and Velvet, Bremen, 1993;
Krody, Sumru Belger, Flowers of Silk and Gold, Four Centuries of Ottoman Embroidery, The Textile Museum, Washington, 2000;
Rogers, J.M., ed., Embroideries and other Textiles, The Topkapi Saray Museum, London/Boston, 1986, Part II: Embroideries;
Taylor, R., Ottoman Embroidery, London, 1993.