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A magnificent Ottoman jade and gem-set metal casket, Turkey, 17th/18th century
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jade, gemstones, silver
the twelve-sided box standing on six small palm-feet, gilt on the interior, the richly decorated exterior with colourful gemstones, turquoise and pearls, featuring stellar, circular and oval jade plaques enlivened by gemstones set within delicate silver settings, the flat, round jade cover richly decorated with further collared stones and foliate tendrils surmounted by bud-shape jade knop finial
Condition
In general good condition, a couple of the gemstones missing or with a crack due to age, a very small number (of varied colour) may be a later replacement, some very minor scratches near the settings, very minor scratches near jade mounts, the interior with some scratches and small patches of oxidisation consistent with age, 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 abundance of multi-coloured gemstones combined with jade and highlighted by finely incised silver-inlaid foliate vines provides this casket with a lavish effect of wealth and opulence. This technique, of using floral collared gems linked by a grid of inlaid metal tendrils, became popular at the Ottoman court from the sixteenth century onwards and all manner of objects, including vessels, jewellery and weapons were decorated with gem-encrusted hardstones (see Rogers and Ward 1988, nos. 63 and 71).
A box most probably from the same workshop, or working in same taste, was sold at Christie's, 8 October 2015, lot 90, and another in these rooms, 7 October 2009, lot 192. Two mirrors displaying a similar aesthetic, examples of which can be seen in the Topkapi Palace Museum, sold in these rooms, 7 October 215, lot 414 and 25 May 2005, lot 208.
A box most probably from the same workshop, or working in same taste, was sold at Christie's, 8 October 2015, lot 90, and another in these rooms, 7 October 2009, lot 192. Two mirrors displaying a similar aesthetic, examples of which can be seen in the Topkapi Palace Museum, sold in these rooms, 7 October 215, lot 414 and 25 May 2005, lot 208.