- 174
An Iznik polychrome pottery tile, Turkey circa 1580
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- ceramic
- 26 cm long, 13 cm high
featuring a design of interlacing split-palmettes
decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and viridian green with black outlines
against a relief red ground, between two turquoise bands , fitted in a wooden
frame with old inventory label to reverse
decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and viridian green with black outlines
against a relief red ground, between two turquoise bands , fitted in a wooden
frame with old inventory label to reverse
Condition
The tile in overall good condition with some pitting and associated overpainting and in some cases infill, the external edges with some abrasion and minor chips also with associated restoration, colours vivid, 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
A similar tile was sold in these rooms, Arts of the Islamic World, 9 October 2013, lot 155.