Lot 233
- 233
An Iznik polychrome pottery dish with ewer, Turkey, early 17th century
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
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of rounded form with slightly everted rim, painted in underglaze apple green, blue and relief red, outlined in black, with a central ewer decorated with split-arabesques and foliate stems, amidst a scrolling vine of saz leaves and lotus buds, the rim with scrolls, reverse with abstract motifs
Condition
Intact, colours bright, the surface with extensive pitting, particularly visible to reverse, the border abraded with one small hairline crack, some craquelure to glaze, particularly visible as horizontal lines in glaze on reverse, 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
A varied selection of Iznik dishes with ewer designs are in the Ömer Koç collection, see Istanbul 2015, pp.472-9, nos.220-5 as well as lot 224 in the present sale.