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A rare blue and white Iznik dish, Turkey, circa 1535-40
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Ceramic
- 37.8cm. Diam.
of rounded form with everted rim, the fritware body painted in blue and turquoise on a white ground with a central stylised rosette decorated with floral motifs, bordered by foliate stems, the rim with cintamani motifs between flowers, the exterior with a scrolling foliate design
Condition
In overall good condition, broken and restored with some associated overpainting, two drill holes and one attempted drill hole for hanging to foot of dish, few scratches to surface and very minor chips to rim, 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 exceptional vitality radiates from the simple and organic design on this dish which is painted in only two tones of blue and white. Centered on a design of individual daisies, the overall composition features a large flowerhead drawn in freehand. Whereas this phase of Iznik production has been characterised as the ‘blue-and-turquoise phase’, Julian Raby rightly argues that this label fails to convey the variety of stylistic styles encompassed in this group (Atasoy and Raby 1989, p.115).
Three stylistically close examples but of varying shapes should be cited, notably a dish, bowl and mosque lamp, all in the British Museum (inv. No. 87.6-16.7, 1880.330, and G.10). Each of these retains a distinctive decorative pattern of daisies, floral blossoms and petals most probably indicating a common origin. Important in the evolution of later Iznik wares, Julian Raby defines these early designs as precursors to the “exuberant floral naturalism of the second half of the sixteenth century” (ibid).
Three stylistically close examples but of varying shapes should be cited, notably a dish, bowl and mosque lamp, all in the British Museum (inv. No. 87.6-16.7, 1880.330, and G.10). Each of these retains a distinctive decorative pattern of daisies, floral blossoms and petals most probably indicating a common origin. Important in the evolution of later Iznik wares, Julian Raby defines these early designs as precursors to the “exuberant floral naturalism of the second half of the sixteenth century” (ibid).