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An Ottoman embroidered table cover or 'Sinni' tray cover, Turkey, 18th/19th century
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- textile
of almost circular format, worked in polychrome silks and metal-threads in concentric floral bands on a red ground
Condition
Worn, losses of metal thread revealing cotton stitches, red ground with tears and associated consolidation (particularly visible on reverse), minor stains, please consult a professional restorer for further notes on cleaning, 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
This beautiful table or tray cover belongs to a small group produced for the members of the court in Istanbul in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The vibrantly coloured fabric is enhanced by the intricately embroidered floral pattern which is of distinctly palatial quality. Comparable textiles are published in R. Taylor, Ottoman Embroidery, Studio Vista, 1993, p.157.
For a comprehensive discussion of the subject of Ottoman embroideries, including napkins (yağlik), sashes (uçkur), headscarves (çevre), wrapping cloths (bohça), covers and floorspread, and the techniques used see C. Erber, A Wealth of Silk and Velvet, Bremen, 1993; Krody, Sumru Belger, Flowers of Silk and Gold, Four Centuries of Ottoman Embroidery, The Textile Museum, Washington, 2000; J.M. Rogers (ed.), Embroideries and other Textiles, The Topkapi Saray Museum, London/Boston, 1986, Part II: Embroideries; R. Taylor, Ottoman Embroidery, London, 1993.
For a comprehensive discussion of the subject of Ottoman embroideries, including napkins (yağlik), sashes (uçkur), headscarves (çevre), wrapping cloths (bohça), covers and floorspread, and the techniques used see C. Erber, A Wealth of Silk and Velvet, Bremen, 1993; Krody, Sumru Belger, Flowers of Silk and Gold, Four Centuries of Ottoman Embroidery, The Textile Museum, Washington, 2000; J.M. Rogers (ed.), Embroideries and other Textiles, The Topkapi Saray Museum, London/Boston, 1986, Part II: Embroideries; R. Taylor, Ottoman Embroidery, London, 1993.