Large et rare carreau Iznik à fond bleu lavande, Turquie ottomane, vers 1550-60

en céramique siliceuse à décor peint en vive polychromie sur un fond bleu lavande, orné d'un vase meublé d'oeillets, d'églantines et de feuilles de saz, deux volutes jaillissant du col, fond végétal agrémenté de nuages tchi et d'arabesques, restaurations



 



 



 

There are repaired breaks and areas of restoration with retouching visible on the surface. the lower coners restored, the top corners repaired with retouching. there are breaks restored mainly on the left half and above the vase. they are visible to the naked eye.
"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."

A tile from the same group was sold in these rooms, London 24^th octobre 2007, lot 277.  Atasoy and Raby identify the blue lavender slip as small group from a short phase just before the red slip that continued from 1575. For an explanation of  the technique see : Jean soustiel, La céramique Islamique, 1985, p.334).