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large bassin en cuivre étamé, Egypte, art mamelouk, fin XVE-début XVIE siècle
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Egypte, art mamelouk, fin XVE-début XVIE siècle
à décor gravé, orné de registres floraux, géométriques ou de croisillons, calligraphies en coufique ornemental
Condition
Overall good condition. there are dents with small areas of old repairs due to usual wear. Abrasation overall the surface. the real size is larger than in the catalogue illustration.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The very elegant kufi and the background patern reveals the continuity of the mamluk tradition. The economic context at this period made the use of gold and silver very rare and the same for brass replaced by copper. The decoration themes employed on this group of basins could be found on textiles from the same period (Esin Atil, Renaissance of Islam, Art of the Mamluks, cat.122, p.239).