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A rare carved wood door panel, Spain or Morocco, late 15th-16th century
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
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comprising wood sections decorated with an intricate geometric pattern composed of two large sixteen-pointed stars, interstices filled with smaller stars and polygons, reverse side decorated with one half of a monumental shamsa with geometric rays radiating further smaller half shamsas, with further interlocking polygons and stars, traces of colour pigment, mounted on iron display stand
Condition
In good overall condition, reverse side with mild weathering, otherwise carving strong and bold, a few scuffs and bumps, 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
The style and technique of geometric wood panelling seen here originated in Maghribi North Africa from whence it spread to Nasrid Spain in the fourteenth century. A markedly similar panel in the Museo de la Alhambra (inv.no.R.E.6793) is broadly dated to "fourteenth-seventeenth century" (Granada 1995, pp.296-7, no.90), reflecting the conservative nature of the woodcarving tradition in the Maghrib and Iberian peninsula.
Two related doors ascribed to fourteenth-century Fez from the al-Sabah collection (inv.nos.LNS 52a-b) are published in Jenkins 1983, p.109 (these doors were regrettably incinerated by the Iraqi army during the 1990-91 Iraqi occupation of Kuwait). A further pair of doors of comparable design and execution is in the David Collection, Copenhagen.
A Radio Carbon Dating Measurement Report has confirmed a date range of late fifteenth to early seventeenth century.
Two related doors ascribed to fourteenth-century Fez from the al-Sabah collection (inv.nos.LNS 52a-b) are published in Jenkins 1983, p.109 (these doors were regrettably incinerated by the Iraqi army during the 1990-91 Iraqi occupation of Kuwait). A further pair of doors of comparable design and execution is in the David Collection, Copenhagen.
A Radio Carbon Dating Measurement Report has confirmed a date range of late fifteenth to early seventeenth century.