Carreau de revêtement en étoile de type ladjvardina, Iran, art Il-Khanide, Fin du XIIIE siècle

à décor rehaussé à l'or, surligné en rouge, orné de petits filets blancs sur un fond bleu de cobalt, un coin fracturé et recollé, petits éclats sur les bords



 

Ader, Picard, Tajan, Paris, 13^th April, 1989, lot 283

in coulour the blue background is deeper in reality than in the catalogue illustration. the gilt is less yellow, the red along the border is more brownish. the catalogue illustation shows white stains on the surface that does not exist in reality. there is corner broken with an old repair visible to the naked eye and on the catalogue illustration. there small ships due to the break on the corner. There are scratches and minors ships along the tile edges. red slightly retouched on the border.
"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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An almost identical ladjvardina tile is in the Louvre Collection, Inv. QA3350.