Beschreibung:

An Iznik polychrome pottery dish, Turkey, Ottoman, 17th century
of shallow rounded form, decorated in underglaze green, red and dark blue with thick black outlines, a central saz leaf rising from a leafy tuft, flanked by stems of roses, tulips and hyacinths, the rim with alternating rosette and tulip buds, the underside with stylized blue and green patterns and old collector's label G.W.H., No. A727.4cm diam.Condition reportIntact, the glaze and pigment still vibrant, minor evidence of pitting and some chips to rim, two small hairline cracks to the glaze on rim, abrasion to foot consistent with age and use, 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."ProvenanceBonhams, Oriental & European Carpets & Islamic Works of Art including the Barlow Collection of Iznik Pottery, London, Lot 315, 24th April 1997
The Barlow Collection before 1953
Gifted by Sir Alan Barlow to the Savile Club, London, in 1953LiteratureFehérvári, G., Islamic Pottery. A Comprehensive Study based on the Barlow Collection, London, 1973, no. 286
Atasoy, N., and J. Raby, Iznik. The Pottery of Ottoman Turkey, London, 1989, fig. 657Catalogue noteThe border of this piece is inspired by a group of slightly earlier Iznik ceramic dishes dated between 1565 and 1590. A comparable example with a central saz leaf was sold at Christie's, 28 October 2021, lot 95, and another was sold in these rooms 8 October 2008, presenting a similar double central border and matching leafy tuft.