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Lot 291
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'Galleons', A Group of Ottoman Towels and Embroideries

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description

  • silk, metal-thread, linen
  • various measurements
including napkins (yağlik), sashes (uçkur), headscarves (Çevre), worked in polychrome silks and metal-threads, using a variety of stitches, predominantly worked with galleons (5)

Condition

There are some stains and marks generally to some and some small losses. The embroidered and metal-thread decoration is in overall very good condition. In catalogue photograph - detail of one panel illustrated - with relief of ships, 28cm. by 182cm.- comprised of two joined panels (whole panel visible on line). Silver-gilt metal thread a little tarnished. On-line image includes other pieces in this lot:- From left to right, napkin with rowing boat motif along four edges 81 by 85cm, napkin with galleon in sail 35 by 162cm., small panel on red ground with fringing around one end 31 by 38cm., and another napkin far right, with small ships along four edges 70 by 72cm.
"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.