Plat en céramique à décor bleu et blanc, Iran, probablement Tabriz, art timuride, fin du XVE siècle

de forme arrondie, la bordure chantournée et évasée, en céramique siliceuse à décor peint en bleu, orné d'une large composition florale en son centre et d'une frise de rinceaux, feuillages et rosettes sur le rebord, le marli à décor stylisé de vagues; petite zone de restauration



 

the dish is in an overall good condition. there is a small restoration on the edge. there are crackles and minor scratches to the glaze. there are brownish incrustation easy to clean due the usual wear. There scratches with ships to enamel along the border edge.
"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."

For more information about this group of blue and white Timurid vessels, see: GOLOMBEK, L., MASON, R. B. & BAILEY, G. A., Tamerlane's Tableware, A New Approach to the Chinoiserie Ceramics of Fifteenth and Sixteenth Century Iran, Canada, 1996. Two other dishes to be compared to ours were sold at S.V.V. BEAUSSANT-LEFEVRE Paris, 16^th Febuary 2005, lot 95 & 97.