A SILK AND METAL-THREAD CURTAIN OR COVER WITH THE TUGHRA OF SULTAN SELIM III, TURKEY, OTTOMAN
A SILK AND METAL-THREAD CURTAIN OR COVER WITH THE TUGHRA OF SULTAN SELIM III, TURKEY, OTTOMAN
of rectangular form, the bright light green ground with chevron silk inscriptions, applied with darker green panels embroidered with silver and silver-gilt metal-threads, two central calligraphic cartouches, one calligraphic palmette with the tughra of Sultan Selim III and a crest-shaped arabesque, flanked by a border of small palmettes each with an inscription
359 by 249cm.
Condition Report:
Comprising three green panels sewn together, the surface of these with various stains, the panels with the silver decoration work minor splits and stains, the silver also oxidised, the reverse with various stains, 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."
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A SILK AND METAL-THREAD CURTAIN OR COVER WITH THE TUGHRA OF SULTAN SELIM III, TURKEY, OTTOMAN
of rectangular form, the bright light green ground with chevron silk inscriptions, applied with darker green panels embroidered with silver and silver-gilt metal-threads, two central calligraphic cartouches, one calligraphic palmette with the tughra of Sultan Selim III and a crest-shaped arabesque, flanked by a border of small palmettes each with an inscription
359 by 249cm.
Condition Report:
Comprising three green panels sewn together, the surface of these with various stains, the panels with the silver decoration work minor splits and stains, the silver also oxidised, the reverse with various stains, 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."
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