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A "Damascus" Tile Panel, Probably Syria, 19th Century or Earlier
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
comprising twenty-five square tiles painted in underglaze cobalt blue, apple green and manganese purple outlined in black with a central long-necked vase issuing carnations, tulips, hyacinths and rosettes on thin leafy stems flanked by tankards issuing similar floral sprays all on a deep cobalt ground scattered with cloudbands enclosed within an outer border of undulating split-palmette scroll reserved in green
Provenance
Removed from a Victorian country house in England
Condition
about half of the tiles have been damaged and repaired with some over-painting and touching-in, in spite of this the panel is complete and has strong colours and a powerful design, a good decorative piece, modern frame, 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
For a related panel dated to the sixteenth century in Collections des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, see Purs Décors? Arts de l'Islam, regards du XIXe siècle, Paris, 2007, cat. no.99.