Lot 136
- 136
A portrait of Sultan Selim III, signed by Jean- François Duchateau, late 18th/19th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- oil on canvas
oil on canvas, inscribed 'Selim III. / Sultan Regnant 1785', signed Duchateau, framed
Condition
In good condition, some discoloration and minor abrasion consistent with its age, minor area of retouching. The sides of the stretcher have been consolidated with cello-tape but the pins beneath it seems to indicate that the stretcher is original, 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
Under the reign of Sultan Selim III (r.1789-1807), several economic reforms which were necessary for the survival of the Ottoman Empire were initiated. Although the Nizam-I Djiedid, a new army created in 1793, did not survive Selim III, it was under his reign that economic reforms aiming at centralising the imperial budget were implemented and more regular relations with Europe were promoted with the appointment of permanent ambassadors in London (1793), Berlin, Vienna and Paris (1795).
Jean- François Duchateau lived in Istanbul between 1775 and 1796 and portrayed many diplomats of the Ottoman court. This portrait is a copy of one attributed to him and now in the Topkapi Saray Museum (Kangal 2000, N132, p.465 and N145, p.499). Similar portraits of three-quarter length, set in an oval and signed by Duchateau are in the Collection of the Royal Castle in Warsaw (Kangal 1999, p.246-7, inv.no.721 and 722).
Jean- François Duchateau lived in Istanbul between 1775 and 1796 and portrayed many diplomats of the Ottoman court. This portrait is a copy of one attributed to him and now in the Topkapi Saray Museum (Kangal 2000, N132, p.465 and N145, p.499). Similar portraits of three-quarter length, set in an oval and signed by Duchateau are in the Collection of the Royal Castle in Warsaw (Kangal 1999, p.246-7, inv.no.721 and 722).