28th Oct, 2024 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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THREE SQUARE DELFT POTTERY TILES WITH OTTOMAN MAIDENS BY RAVESTEIJN
Utrecht, The Netherlands, second half 19th century
THREE SQUARE DELFT POTTERY TILES WITH OTTOMAN MAIDENS BY RAVESTEIJN
Utrecht, The Netherlands, second half 19th century
Comprising three wall tiles of square shape, painted in cobalt blue on white ground, two tiles repeating the same motif depicting a veiled maiden wearing a long dress and pointed shoes, and the third tile with a Greek maiden in profile, with an elaborate hairdo and open sandals, all set within circular medallions, the corners filled with stylised floral motifs.
Each 15.2cm x 15.4cm
Delftware tiles of this type and precise measurements are usually attributed to the late 19th-century Ravesteijn tile factory manufacture in Utrecht. Their inspiration for the non-European subjects was drawn from the engravings of Oriental and Ottoman figures published in 16th and 17th-century travelogues and diaries, such as the Navigations et Pérégrinations Orientales by Nicolas de Nicolay, published in Lyons in 1568. An analogous set of tiles was successfully sold at Sotheby's London, 6 April 2011, lot 411.
Sold for £320
THREE SQUARE DELFT POTTERY TILES WITH OTTOMAN MAIDENS BY RAVESTEIJN
Utrecht, The Netherlands, second half 19th century
Comprising three wall tiles of square shape, painted in cobalt blue on white ground, two tiles repeating the same motif depicting a veiled maiden wearing a long dress and pointed shoes, and the third tile with a Greek maiden in profile, with an elaborate hairdo and open sandals, all set within circular medallions, the corners filled with stylised floral motifs.
Each 15.2cm x 15.4cm
Delftware tiles of this type and precise measurements are usually attributed to the late 19th-century Ravesteijn tile factory manufacture in Utrecht. Their inspiration for the non-European subjects was drawn from the engravings of Oriental and Ottoman figures published in 16th and 17th-century travelogues and diaries, such as the Navigations et Pérégrinations Orientales by Nicolas de Nicolay, published in Lyons in 1568. An analogous set of tiles was successfully sold at Sotheby's London, 6 April 2011, lot 411.
Auction: Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, 28th Oct, 2024
Following the success of our inaugural sale earlier this June, our Islamic and Indian Art department is pleased to present their upcoming auction, Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, which is now live on our website. The auction is taking place on Monday 28th October and features a curated selection of over 200 artworks showcasing the mesmerising artistic variety and kaleidoscopic cultural heritage of these distant lands. From the Mediterranean shores, Near and Middle East, the Iranian plateau, all the way to Central and South Asia, the lots in the sale cover a span of over ten centuries of outstanding artistic achievements.
For any specific query, please do not hesitate to contact our Head of Department, Beatrice Campi at beatrice@azcaauctions.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
Viewing
Viewing will take place at the following address:
Azca Auctions
188R Hammersmith Road
London, W6 7DJ
Viewing Times:
Saturday 19th Oct - 11am - 4pm
Sunday 20th Oct - 11am - 4pm
Monday 21st Oct- 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 22nd Oct - 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 23rd Oct - 10am - 4pm
Thursday 24th Oct - 10am - 4pm
Friday 25th Oct - 10am - 4pm
Saturday 26th Oct - 11am - 4pm
Sunday 27th Oct - 11am - 4pm
The sale will take place on Monday October 28th at 12pm GMT (London)
