Lot 251
  • 251

An Ottoman Polychrome and Gilt Turban Stand (Kavuluk), Turkey, 19th century

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

with elongated oval back panel and bracketed shelf, carved in relief with flowering vines and fleshy leaves, painted in polychrome and gilt, flanked by columns 

Condition

In fairly good overall condition, some small holes due to worming, some rubbing to the gilding, minor nicks and abrasions, top section carving missing one leaf tip, as viewed.
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