- 357
Ottoman Syria
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Two Damascus Pottery Tiles
- glazed fritware
- each: 26.8 by 26.8cm., 10 1/2 by 10 1/2 in.; together: 53.7 by 26.8cm., 21 1/8 by 10 1/2 in.
decorated in underglaze cobalt blue, apple green, turquoise and mauve highlights with black outlines, part of panel with vase composition, both tiles mounted together
Provenance
ex-collection Lockwood de Forest II (1850-1932)
Anthony Slayter-Ralph, California
Anthony Slayter-Ralph, California
Condition
Set together onto wooden mount with hook for attaching, the lower one with vertical break and horizontal break near bottom edge associated restoration, hairline cracks to glaze throughout, the upper section also with hairline craquelure and some pitting, some abrasion along edges, bright glaze, 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."