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An oval portrait of princess Mediha Sultana (b.1856), daughter of Sultan Abdulmecid, Turkey, second half 19th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- watercolour on paper mounted on bone
watercolour on paper, backed with card in a silver-mounted frame, inscription in French on reverse: Mediha Sultana fille du Sultan abdul medjid
Condition
In good overall condition, 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
Mediha Sultana was the daughter of Gulustu Kadın Efendi, the Circassian wife of Sultan Abdulmecid (r.1839-61). Her brother was Sultan Mehmed VI, the thirty-sixth and last Sultan of the Ottoman empire, reigning from 1918-22. A similar small round portrait of Princess Atiye Sultana, a daughter of Sultan Mahmud II, was sold in these rooms 24 April 2013, lot 98.