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Two large Ottoman voided silk velvet and metal-thread (çatma) panels, Bursa or Istanbul, early 17th century
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silk velvet textiles
each of rectangular form, with crimson silk velvet ground and beige silk and metal thread rows of carnation fan palmettes emanating from tulips flanked by saz leaves, with linen backing
Condition
In reasonably good overall condition, some losses to threads and fraying to beige floral areas, some wear to velvet, one panel with small stain to one of the palmettes, 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
Carnation blossoms (karanfil) were one of the most popular motifs depicted by Bursa velvet weavers, and can occur in a multitude of variations, for further examples see N. Atasoy, W.B. Denny, L.W. Mackie and H. Tezcan, Ipek: The Crescent & the Rose, Imperial Ottoman Silks and Velvets, London, 2001, pp.316-7, nos.342-348.