Large bassin en style mamelouk par Theodore Deck (1823-1891) avec son socle, au nom de Muhammad Ibn Qala'oun

à décor émaillé bleu, brun et blanc, orné de trois cartouches inscrits en thuluth alternant avec trois médaillons portant la même inscription en rouge sur fond de fleurs de lotus, signé TH. DECK à l'intérieur, sur un socle en bois laqué noir à décor chinois



 

Overall good condition. Crackles to the glaze inside. Minor abrasations to the outside surface.
"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.
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Compare with a very similar basin sold in our Paris rooms, 19^th October 2006, lot. 132, which is also illustrated in Théodore Deck (1823-1891), Editions Musée du Florival, Guebwiller, août 1997, p. 36, and Théodore Deck ou l'éclat des émaux, Musée Grobet-Labadié, Marseille, juillet 1994, p. 44, n°C1615.