THREE IZNIK POLYCHROME POTTERY DISHES WITH FLORAL STEMS, TURKEY, SECOND HALF 16TH CENTURY |

each with fritware bodies decorated in cobalt blue, greyish-blue, light green and bole red with black outlines, all decorated with floral compositions, including tulips, saz leaves, carnations and hyacinths, two with breaking wave borders, one with florette motifs

Acquired in Alexandria, 1950s.
In Switzerland by 1962.
Thence by descent.

The dish with dense floral design and runny glaze with some abrasion and chips to external edge, discoloration of glaze due to firing, few hairline scratches, drill hole to foot with cord for hanging, two old remnants of labels near border, hairline scratches to glaze, pitting to underside of foot. The dish with florette border intact, some firing abrasion to surface of exterior, drill hole for hanging to foot, minor chips to external edge. The dish with central saz leaf containing spots broken and restored with one side with infill, subsequent discoloration to overpainting and restoration areas, could benefit from further conservation, underside almost completely discolored, 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."