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A BANYA LUKA APPLIQUE MIHRAB PANEL 18th century
Estimate
500 - 700 USD
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Description
- approximately 5 ft. 10 in. by 3 ft. 8 in. (1.78 by 1.12) and 5 ft. 4 in. by 4 ft. 5 in. (1.62 by 1.35m)
together with a late Ottoman silk and metal thread embroidery. 2 pieces.
Condition
Banya Luka: comprised of wool felt, silk embroidered outlines, some metal thread embroidery and silk velvet in mihrab; velvet very worn, surface abrasions overall; some losses to stitching; wool areas generally intact; few minor holes; backed with old silk lining, now stained, and with velvet surround on all four sides. Velvet surround very worn and detached in areas.
Silk and metal thread embroidery; very unevenly faded ground; silk rotting and splitting in areas; oxidation to metal thread; silk embroidery is generally intact. Silk backing, some stains.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Not illustrated.