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A Magnificent Ottoman Monumental Cast Brass Candlestick, Turkey, Dated 1155 AH/1742-3 AD
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Dated 1155 AH/1742-3 AD
- metal
the base of splayed truncated conical form, the horizontal shoulder incised with concentric shallow grooves, with a shaft of ridge baluster form, the cylindrical mouthpiece with two raised bands, incised and dated
Condition
overall in good condition. some patination and scratches due to age, 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
inscriptions
waqqafahu sahib-e khayrat musli pasha zadeh salih beg sana 1100
"The benefactor, Salih Beg, the son of Musli (Musli al-Din) Pasha endowed this [in] the year 1155/(1742-3)"
Candlesticks of this size are traditionally displayed flanking the main mihrab within the prayer hall of a mosque.
waqqafahu sahib-e khayrat musli pasha zadeh salih beg sana 1100
"The benefactor, Salih Beg, the son of Musli (Musli al-Din) Pasha endowed this [in] the year 1155/(1742-3)"
Candlesticks of this size are traditionally displayed flanking the main mihrab within the prayer hall of a mosque.