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An Ottoman red-ground calligraphic silk lampas panel, Turkey, 18th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- silk (Textile)
- 188 by 62cm.
of rectangular form woven with cream and red silks with alternating thick and thin chevron bands filled with thuluth calligraphy
Condition
In reasonably good overall condition, cut down from larger panel with consolidation on edges, some tears and fraying including loose strands, colours strong, 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
In the wide bands:
The Shahadah
‘God, and there is no equal to Him’
Call to God to bless the Prophet, the most noble of prophets and messengers.
In the narrow bands:
Qur’an, chapter CXII (al-ikhlas)
Qur’an, chapter XXXIII (al-ahzab), verse 56.
Qur’an, chapter XXVIII (al-qisas), part of verse 88.
In the wide bands:
The Shahadah
‘God, and there is no equal to Him’
Call to God to bless the Prophet, the most noble of prophets and messengers.
In the narrow bands:
Qur’an, chapter CXII (al-ikhlas)
Qur’an, chapter XXXIII (al-ahzab), verse 56.
Qur’an, chapter XXVIII (al-qisas), part of verse 88.