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An Ottoman silk embroidery fragment
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Silk
- Stretcher: 100 by 64cm; 39ft. 3in., 25ft. 2in. Textile: 55 by 92cm; 1ft. 8in., 3ft.
the silk embroidery laid and couched on pale blue
Condition
Overall measurements; cm across the top, cm across the bottom, cm the left hand side, cm the right hand side.
Textile approximately 55 by 92cm;
Mounted on cotton. The silk ground fragile and with 'harp-stringing'. Now couched to backing. Dark browns replaced. Some spotting. Beautiful drawing.
"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
See Ellis, M. and Wearden, J., Ottoman Embroidery, V&A Publ., 2001, pls. 29 - 31 (pp. 56-58) and Taylor, R., Ottoman Embroidery,London, 1993, pp. 35, 92 & 112.