A RARE AND IMPORTANT SILK AND METAL-THREAD BROCADE PANEL (KEMHA), TURKEY, PROBABLY BURSA, OR ITALY, EARLY 17TH CENTURY

A RARE AND IMPORTANT OTTOMAN SILK AND METAL-THREAD BROCADE PANEL (KEMHA), TURKEY, PROBABLY BURSA, EARLY 17TH CENTURY

woven with a crimson ground, with repeating design of stylised palmettes surrounded by carnations, tulips, pomegranates and overlapping foliate branches in gilt metal thread wrapped silk, white and green silk details

224.5 by 58.3cm.

Condition Report:
Mounted on modern frame, good condition, some fraying to gilt textiles, some tears with associated restoration notably to horizontal centre, lower right-hand centre corners and angles, edges with some dark discoloration and wear, 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."

Provenance:
Ex-collection Baron Edmond de Rothschild (d.1934).

With Colnaghi, London, 1980.