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An Important Curtain from the Door of the Ra'isiyah Minaret of the Mosque of the Prophet (Hujrat al-Qabr al-Nabawi al-Sharif) in Medina, Ottoman, with the Tughra of Sultan Mahmud II (A.H. 1223-1255/A.D. 1808-1838)
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
of rectangular form, the black silk ground with applied red and pistachio green cartouches and roundels embroidered with silver and silver-gilt threads framed by wreaths, garlands and ribbons, the lower section embroidered with the tughra and signature of Sultan Mahmud II, with foliate palmette and ribboned borders
Condition
Excellent condition, some repair silk ground coloured areas, recently cleaned and rebacked, 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
inscriptions
In the top cartouche
hadha al-sitara al-sharifah li-bab al-minarah al-ra'isiyah
'This noble cover is for the door of the Ra'isiyah minaret'
In the cartouche below it: Qur'an, surah sad (XXXVIII), 50.
In the two roundels: The shahada
In the centre: Qur'an, surah al-Baqara (II), 255.
In the roundels: The names of the Orthodox Caliphs as well as the Imams Hasan and Husayn.
With the tughra of Sultan Mahmud (A.H. 1223-1255/A.D. 1808-1839).
The tughra-like inscription between the two roundels:
katabahu al-ghazi mahmud ibn 'abd al-hamid
'The Holy-warrior Mahmud ibn 'Abd al-Hamid wrote it'
That means Mahmud II (A.H. 1223-1255/A.D. 1808-1838)