- 392
Turkey
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Three Iznik Pottery Tiles
- glazed fritware
- each approximately 17.8cm., 7in.; 21cm., 8 1/4 in.; 21.5cm, 8 7/16 in.
decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and turquoise, each mounted
Provenance
The largest: ex-collection of the late Dr. Antonios S. Maillis (1951-2009),
Bonhams, London, 4 October 2011, lot 162
The others: Bonhams, London, 15 April 2010, lot 270
Bonhams, London, 4 October 2011, lot 162
The others: Bonhams, London, 15 April 2010, lot 270
Condition
Each fragmentary, the largest partly reconstructed with plaster as visible on the photograph, the others with some chips to extremities and edges, one with minor surface abrasions, each set onto a wooden mount with hooks for attaching, 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
An almost identical tile is illustrated in Nurhan Atasoy and Julian Raby, Iznik: The Pottery of Ottoman Turkey, London, 1989, no. 52b, p.57.