- 117
A brocade `Kemha' panel, Ottoman
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silk, metal
- Approximately 183 by 76cm., 6ft., 2ft. 6in.
woven with repeat pattern of closely placed flowering tulip motif, on a cerise ground, mounted within a later glazed rectangular frame
Provenance
The Kelekian Collection, Paris
Exhibited
Turquie au Nom de la Tulipe, Paris, 1993;
Couleurs d'Orient, Brussels, 2010;
Turkophilia, Paris, 2011
Literature
La Collection Kelekian, Paris, 1908, pl.52;
Paris 1993, pg.40
Brussels 2010, pg.25;
Paris 2011, pg 61.
Condition
The colour photograph in the catalogue is not a true representation of the piece. In reality the colours are crisp and defined and more attractive. The white spots in the lower right corner of the catalogue photograph are from the reflection of the glass during photography. They are not present on the actual panel. The faded colouration across the central panel, again is not on the panel in reality.
The panel is a cerise pink with delicate yellow and pretty blue (more like the top section of the photograph). The panel is a complete loom width, with original selvedges to both edges. There are some minor abrasions. Overall in very good condition.
"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
For discussion and example of textiles woven with the classical undulating vertical stem pattern, and a particularly luxurious example of a caftan dated to the last quarter 16th century, woven with an exuberant and stylised pattern of swaying stems with tulips alternating direction and interspersed with two delicate leaves, with crimson flowers on gold and silver ground, see Gürsu, Nevber, The Art of Turkish Weaving, Designs through the Ages, Istanbul, 1988, pg.96, no.94, from The Topkapi Saray Museum (12/216).