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An Ottoman gilt-copper (tombak) ceremonial staff handle, Turkey, 17th/18th century
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gilt copper
the gilt-copper cylindrical neck with enclosed wood, bulbous twisted terminal with coiled handles
Condition
the surface rubbed and sections of tombak missing, as consistent with age, some erosion and associated encrustation near lower section, 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 form of this piece corresponds to the finials of Ottoman tombak ceremonial staffs. It is difficult to pinpoint what type of staff or instrument this piece would have adorned, but these feature in European engravings depicting Ottoman Sultans (for example, see an engraving depicting Suleiman the Magnificent from the sixteenth century in the Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale, Florence, in which the Sultan's staff appears to have a very similarly shaped finial).