Lot 20
- 20
An Ottoman silk and metal-thread curtain, with tughra of Sultan 'Abdulmecid (r.1839-61), Turkey, Medina, 19th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Silk and metal-thread
of rectangular form, the green ground applied with red and yellow-green panels embroidered with silver and silver-gilt metal threads, with central inscription flanked by spiralling columns and surrounded by twirling floral and foliate motifs over the tughra of Sultan 'Abdulmecid, with two calligraphic central roundels and curved cartouches, framed by a floral pattern on an alternating red and yellow-green ground
Condition
Very minor fraying throughout. The metal threads have been repolished and cleaned (bright). Matted on a modern backing with velcro at top for hanging, the green textile has been retouched with ink or paint which may run, 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
inscriptions
In the top cartouche: Qur'an, surah al-Ahzab (XXXIII), verse 45.
In the red roundel: A hadith of the Prophet: ‘Between my tomb and my pulpit is a garden of gardens of heaven’
In the two green roundels: The shahada.
In the middle: Qur'an, surah al-Baqara (II), 255.
With the tughra of Sultan 'Abdulmecid (r.1839-61).
In the top cartouche: Qur'an, surah al-Ahzab (XXXIII), verse 45.
In the red roundel: A hadith of the Prophet: ‘Between my tomb and my pulpit is a garden of gardens of heaven’
In the two green roundels: The shahada.
In the middle: Qur'an, surah al-Baqara (II), 255.
With the tughra of Sultan 'Abdulmecid (r.1839-61).