A GROUP OF THIRTEEN DAMASCUS POTTERY TILES
A GROUP OF THIRTEEN DAMASCUS POTTERY TILES
A GROUP OF THIRTEEN DAMASCUS POTTERY TILES
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A GROUP OF THIRTEEN DAMASCUS POTTERY TILES
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These lots have been imported from outside the EU … Read more PROPERTY FROM THE DESCENDANTS OF LOCKWOOD THE FOREST
A GROUP OF THIRTEEN DAMASCUS POTTERY TILES

OTTOMAN SYRIA, 16TH CENTURY AND LATER

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A GROUP OF THIRTEEN DAMASCUS POTTERY TILES
OTTOMAN SYRIA, 16TH CENTURY AND LATER
Each of near square form, comprising four tiles with lobed medallions within foliate strap work, three tiles with floral roundels within scalloped medallions, two tiles with a floral spray within scalloped medallions within a floral wreath, two tiles with a floral quatrefoil, one tile with interlocked blue tulips, and one tile with a turquoise blue pinecone motif
Largest 10 ¼in. (26cm.) square
Provenance
Lockwood de Forest, late 19th century, and thence by descent to the present owner
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.

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