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An Ottoman coral-set silver incense-burner, Turkey, dated A.H. 1163/ A.D. 1751
Estimate
10,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
the incense burner comprising a lower section attached to the base and supported by two elegantly worked floral sprays, above which a hinged dome with openwork upper section opening to reveal a removable incense bowl, decorated throughout with repoussé foliate cartouches and scrolls, the dome surmounted by a coral bead atop a finely pierced floral roundel, inscription with date on the underside
Provenance
Formerly in the possession of a princely Ottoman family
Condition
In good overall condition, two of the three legs slightly loose at the top joins, some small knocks and bumps around the tray rim, minor 1cm split with repair to the rim edge, 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."