- 151
An Iznik Polychrome Dish, Turkey, Circa 1585-90
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ceramic
of deep round form decorated in an underglaze cobalt blue, green, turquoise and relief red with black outlines, featuring stylised swirling cloud motifs, and a repeating design of petals and red dots to the rim, the exterior plain, with two old labels to base
Exhibited
Couleurs d'Orient, Brussels, 2010
Literature
Brussels 2010, p.49
Condition
In general good condition, slight pitting on surface consistent with original firing, particularly to red glaze, minor chips along rim, small break to rim with associated restoration and overpainting, small drill hole and rope for hanging to foot, as viewed.
"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
An Iznik dish with a very closely related design was sold through these rooms, 12th October 2000, lot 162. Another very similar dish is in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford (Atasoy and Raby 1989, p.355, no.767).