Lot 139
- 139
A large Ottoman silk and metal-thread embroidered velvet horse cover, Turkey or Persia, 18th/19th century
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
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embroidered in silver-gilt and polychrome silk threads with a symmetrical design of flowers and birds amongst carnations and cypress trees with half-shams motifs to lower half, on a deep red velvet ground
Condition
Some threads loose or missing, the silk velvet pile worn and missing, some staining, few tears with associated restoration, cut and retouched in areas, 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
For a discussion on ceremonial horse trappings and covers, çaprak, including examples of pieces used on the hindquarters showing the technique of metal-thread appliqué with velvet or satin, dated circa 1700, see R., Taylor, Ottoman Embroidery, London, 1993, pp. 141-159 and pp. 152-155.
It is extremely rare to find a complete example of such covers due to their original intended use, but an example exists in the National Museum of Warsaw (inv. no. 158259), which includes all the necessary cuts to enable it fit on the saddle (it measures approximately 110 by 142cm).
It is extremely rare to find a complete example of such covers due to their original intended use, but an example exists in the National Museum of Warsaw (inv. no. 158259), which includes all the necessary cuts to enable it fit on the saddle (it measures approximately 110 by 142cm).