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A curtain for the tomb of the prophet Ibrahim at Mecca with the Tughra of Sultan Abdul Hamid II (r. 1876-1909)
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
of tapered rectangular form, the black silk ground with applied red and cream silk panels, embroidered with silver and silver-gilt threads, with foliate cartouches, enclosing Qur'anic inscriptions, a central oblong-shaped cartouche flanked by half-columns against a ground of scrolling foliage, the borders with chevron-shaped leaves and other minor bands
Condition
Tears and areas of repair to the textile ground, some metal threads loose, overall fair condition, 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 panel: Qur'an, surah al-Baqara (II), parts of 125
The tughra of Sultan 'Abd al-Hamid II (1293-1327/1876-1909)
In the middle panel: Qur'an, surah Al 'Umran (III), a part of 97
In the lobed cartouche: The names God and the Prophet Muhammad
In the lower cartouche: 'al-Sultan 'Abd al-Hamid Khan ibn al-Sultan, the military campaigner 'Abd al-Majid Khan ibn al-Sultan Mahmud Khan ibn al-Sultan 'Abd al-Hamid Khan'.