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An Ottoman silk and metal thread red-ground curtain, Turkey or Egypt, dated 1295 AH/1878 AD
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- silk and metal thread textile panel
of rectangular form, the red silk ground embroidered throughout with silver and gilt metal threads, the calligraphic cartouches with ochre-coloured silk drops between silver-thread roundels, featuring a central stylised mihrab with a hanging lamp flanked by half columns and framed by an archway with foliate spandrels
Condition
Folding crease in centre with bent & few loose metal threads as a result, the textile panels aged with some associated discoloration, very minor tear and minor fraying, re-backed with velcro band at top for hanging, 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 side border cartouches: Qur’an, chapter LIX (al-Hashr), verses 22-24 ending with: ‘Mighty God told the Truth’
In the four roundels and the middle cartouche in the lower border: Name of God, Muhammad and the four Orthodox Caliphs ending with ‘and his companions all’
In the top cartouche: Qur’an, chapter XLIX (al-Hujurat), verse 3.
In the second cartouche: A Hadith of the Prophet on prayer
In the lamp, in mirrored form: Qur’an, chapter XLVIII (al-Fath), verse 1.
In the two lower border red cartouches:
‘Our lord, the Sultan, the most great the king, Muhammad Khan ordered the making of this cover’
In between the columns:
‘Our lord, the Sultan, Muhammad Khan, may God glorify his victory, in the year 1295’
In the side border cartouches: Qur’an, chapter LIX (al-Hashr), verses 22-24 ending with: ‘Mighty God told the Truth’
In the four roundels and the middle cartouche in the lower border: Name of God, Muhammad and the four Orthodox Caliphs ending with ‘and his companions all’
In the top cartouche: Qur’an, chapter XLIX (al-Hujurat), verse 3.
In the second cartouche: A Hadith of the Prophet on prayer
In the lamp, in mirrored form: Qur’an, chapter XLVIII (al-Fath), verse 1.
In the two lower border red cartouches:
‘Our lord, the Sultan, the most great the king, Muhammad Khan ordered the making of this cover’
In between the columns:
‘Our lord, the Sultan, Muhammad Khan, may God glorify his victory, in the year 1295’