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A KÜTAHYA POLYCHROME POTTERY MUG, TURKEY, MID-18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 11.6cm. height10cm. approx. diam.
painted under the glaze in dark blue, purple, yellow, viridian green and bole red with black outlines, maker's marks to underside
Condition
intact, the upper edge with few minor chips, craquelure to glaze, discoloration particularly noticeable to interior, spur marks to underside, 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
The maker's mark on the underside of this mug is partly comparable to a signature or symbol illustrated in Kurkman 2006, p.267. A number of mugs are in the Sadberk Hanim Museum, Istanbul (see Bilgi and Vermeersch 2018, pp.375-8, nos.198-201).