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A Yildiz porcelain vase, Turkey, Istanbul, dated 1312 AH/1894 AD
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 31cm. height.
the squat globular body on a spreading foot with tall cylindrical slightly tapered neck, decorated with a painted rural landscape surmounted by silver and gold geometric and floral designs, lower section decorated ensuite, underside with star and crescent mark, numbered '3' with date '1312' in Arabic numerals
Condition
In good overall condition, small areas of discoloration, some surface dirt, very minor chips to foot ring, 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 present piece is a beautiful example of Yildiz porcelain at its finest. For further information on the Yildiz factory, installed by Sultan Abdulhamid II (r.1876-1909) in his palace, see J. Soustiel, La Céramique Islamique, 1985, pp.350-4. Soustiel also illustrates the same crescent moon and star mark with a date of 1312, described as Eseri Istanbul ('Work of Istanbul'), indicating its Yildiz provenance (ibid, p.352,'J').