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A Curtain from the Tomb 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
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
of rectangular form, the black silk ground embroidered with silver and silver-gilt metal threads with tughra of Mahmud II surrounded by a laurel wreath issuing crossed quivers tied with a ribbon with paired ribboned garlands above flanking wreathed calligraphic roundels, the upper section filled with a lozenge-shaped panel of red silk with rays of light emanating from inscriptions in silver and gold, all enclosed by a wide border of chevron-shaped leaves with rosette spandrels and further ribbons above and below
Condition
overall good condition, areas of wear and tear with associated repair, rebacked and recently cleaned, 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:
al-salat wa al-salam 'alayka ya khatim al-nabiyyin
'Benedictions and Peace be upon you O the Seal of the prophets!'
Underneath it in a tughra-like form:
katabahu mahmud ibn 'abd al-hamid khan
'Mahmud ibn 'Abd al-Hamid Khan wrote it'
That means Mahmud II (A.H. 1223-1255/A.D. 1808-1838)
In the roundels: The shahada
With the tughra of Sultan Mahmud II (A.H. 1223-1255/A.D. 1808-1838).
Similar curtains sold through these rooms, 12 October 2005, lot 12 and Christie's, 23 October 2007, lot 32.