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Ottoman Sultans
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20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- watercolors in codex form
Album of 27 watercolor portraits of Sultans of the Ottoman Empire [of 32 originally?]. [Istanbul, early nineteenth century]
27 watercolor drawings on paper (14 1/4 x 10 in.; 362 x 255 mm), most heightened with gold and silver, a few within elaborate watercolor medallion frames, the others within simple ruled frames, the watercolors mounted on card with tissue guards, most guards with identifying captions and a few with longer explanatory manuscript text written in Ottoman Turkish; occasional light surface abrasion or tiny loss at corners, scattered soiling and spotting, some tissue guards torn. Contemporary Ottoman binding with pentagonal flap: mottled brown calf gilt; rebacked, very worn with loss, most portraits shaken loose.
27 watercolor drawings on paper (14 1/4 x 10 in.; 362 x 255 mm), most heightened with gold and silver, a few within elaborate watercolor medallion frames, the others within simple ruled frames, the watercolors mounted on card with tissue guards, most guards with identifying captions and a few with longer explanatory manuscript text written in Ottoman Turkish; occasional light surface abrasion or tiny loss at corners, scattered soiling and spotting, some tissue guards torn. Contemporary Ottoman binding with pentagonal flap: mottled brown calf gilt; rebacked, very worn with loss, most portraits shaken loose.
Condition
27 watercolor drawings on paper (14 1/4 x 10 in.; 362 x 255 mm), most heightened with gold and silver, a few within elaborate watercolor medallion frames, the others within simple ruled frames, the watercolors mounted on card with tissue guards, most with identifying captions and a few with longer explanatory manuscript text written in Ottoman Turkish; occasional light surface abrasion or tiny loss at corners, scattered soiling and spotting, some tissue guards torn. Contemporary Ottoman binding with pentagonal flap: mottled brown calf gilt; rebacked, very worn with loss, most portraits shaken loose.
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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
A rare collection of portraits of the Sultans of the Ottoman Empire from Osman I (ruled 1299–1326) to Abdülmecid (1839–1861). (The Sultans missing from this album are Mehmed III, Ahmed I, Osman II, Ahmed II, and Mustafa II.) Mahmud II is portrayed twice, first in traditional clothing (which indicated the rank and religion of the wearer) and then in the new style of dress introduced by his clothing reform: fez, modified frock coat, and fitted trousers.