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A pair of monumental dishes each depicting a spread eagle, China, 20th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Ceramic
both with a heraldic crest featuring a spread eagle in the centre and blue overglaze outlines, the ground with monumental swirling foliate designs painted in orange with four bold blue stylised flowerheads, the undersides with a stylised Kufic inscription
Condition
Both intact, colours bright, 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
possibly [Suleyman]
The influence of the Hispano-Moresque tradition of lustre ceramics is evident on the present dishes which can be directly compared to a dish in the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, inv. no. PO.393.2006, with the exact same design, dated between 1450-75. It is remarkable that this correspondence is so clearly identifiable between these objects and speaks to the artistic transfusion of motifs and borrowed themes within Islamic communities..
possibly [Suleyman]
The influence of the Hispano-Moresque tradition of lustre ceramics is evident on the present dishes which can be directly compared to a dish in the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, inv. no. PO.393.2006, with the exact same design, dated between 1450-75. It is remarkable that this correspondence is so clearly identifiable between these objects and speaks to the artistic transfusion of motifs and borrowed themes within Islamic communities..