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An Ottoman gilt-copper openwork incense burner, Turkey, 17th/18th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- gilt copper
designed as a gazebo on a hexagonal base with a domed rooftop composed of openwork palmette designs, with a chalice in the centre to hold the incense and small drawer in base
Condition
In generally good condition, few minor knocks and some of openwork design with breaks along connecting areas, three small drill-holes to underside, the surface with some erosion and scratches as consistent with 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
This intriguing incense burner takes inspiration from architectural models, notably Ottoman mosque designs in which the fountain court comprises a fountain at the centre of a domed, arched setting (echoed in the present model by the shape of the chalice used to hold incense, and the arched panels around it). For comparable examples, see the Selimiye Cami in Edirne, the Yakup Bey Zaviye in Kutahya (Goodwin 1987, p.265, p.74), and the the Ulucami in Bursa (Kuban 2010, p.135).