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An Ottoman gem-set and jade mirror, Turkey, 17th/18th century
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- gemstones, silver-gilt, mirror, pearl, turquoise, jade
the mirror within a silver-gilt setting decorated with colourful gemstones, incuding rubies, emeralds, turquoise and pearls between embossed motifs, the reverse with a jade flowerhead in the centre encrusted with fine silver-gilt leafy stems and gemstones, on a carved jade handle, within customised leather box
Condition
In overall good condition, small chips in jade flowerhead plaque, notably near silver leafy encrustations, some minor abrasion to jade handle, two miniature gemstones missing, most gemstone foil-backed, one or two later replacements and paste, the box in good condition with some ware, 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
This extremely ornate mirror is a fine example of the Ottoman taste for luxury, in which objects of daily use were embellished with expensive materials, notably the inclusion of gem-set jade worked within a gilt setting.
Most probably commissioned for a lady of wealth and rank, this mirror can be compared with three similarly decorated mirrors in the Topkapi Palace Museum attributed to the sixteenth/seventeenth century (inv. nos. 2/2893, 2/1795 and 2/1801, illustrated in Istanbul 1986, p.150, no.7; Atil 1987, p.138, no.72 and Washington D.C. 1966, p.109).
Most probably commissioned for a lady of wealth and rank, this mirror can be compared with three similarly decorated mirrors in the Topkapi Palace Museum attributed to the sixteenth/seventeenth century (inv. nos. 2/2893, 2/1795 and 2/1801, illustrated in Istanbul 1986, p.150, no.7; Atil 1987, p.138, no.72 and Washington D.C. 1966, p.109).