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An Ottoman gilt-copper (tombak) ewer with Armenian inscription, Turkey, 18th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- brass
of pyriform shape, with hinged dome cover, ringed neck and serpentine handle and spout with dragon-head terminal, engraved with diagonal flutes containing stylised leafy details, the lid with pine-shaped terminal, underside with Armenian inscription and old collection label
Provenance
Ex-collection Jacques Matossian, Paris, first half 20th century
Condition
In fairly good condition, some dents and small knicks to body, rubbing to surface resulting in areas of discoloration (also on base of foot), scratches to surface, 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 boloragir script (Ancient Armenian):
“Father (Lord), might esteem without disregard this handiwork by Ovhannes (Hovhannes) in the year 1000 from the Armenian era (1551 AD)” - This date, which does not correspond to the presumed dating of this ewer to the eighteenth century, possibly implies that this date was added as a commemoration, or possibly, part of the date was transformed by the cross hatched between the numbers.
Jacques Matossian was a collector living in Alexandria in the early twentieth century, known for his collection of Coptic textiles and Islamic Art. A number of artworks from his collection are now in museums worldwide, including the Louvre, Paris, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, bequests which were made from 1949-59.
In boloragir script (Ancient Armenian):
“Father (Lord), might esteem without disregard this handiwork by Ovhannes (Hovhannes) in the year 1000 from the Armenian era (1551 AD)” - This date, which does not correspond to the presumed dating of this ewer to the eighteenth century, possibly implies that this date was added as a commemoration, or possibly, part of the date was transformed by the cross hatched between the numbers.
Jacques Matossian was a collector living in Alexandria in the early twentieth century, known for his collection of Coptic textiles and Islamic Art. A number of artworks from his collection are now in museums worldwide, including the Louvre, Paris, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, bequests which were made from 1949-59.