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FOUR DAMASCUS CALLIGRAPHIC POTTERY TILES, SYRIA, 18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- each: 22.6 by 22.6cm.
each tile of square form decorated under the glaze in white, cobalt, turquoise and manganese with a thuluth inscription and floral rosettes on blue ground, repaired breaks
Provenance
Sold in these rooms, 10 October 1991, lots 378/4.
Ex-collection Henry Myron Blackmer II (1923-1988), Athens, the majority of whose Islamic tiles were sold in these rooms, 25 April 1991, lots 899-945.
Ex-collection Henry Myron Blackmer II (1923-1988), Athens, the majority of whose Islamic tiles were sold in these rooms, 25 April 1991, lots 899-945.
Condition
Edges with breaks, abrasion and pitting, abrasion to glaze and scratches. 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."