Lot 724. An Iznik 'grapevine' dish in blue and green, Turkey, 3rd quarter 16th century. Dia.: 35 cm. Estimate: €20,000 - €40,000 (US$22,805 - US$45,611). © Rob Michiels Auctions

Condition: (UV-checked) - A visible hairlines of ca. 3 cm each at ca. 8 o'clock. - Typical small chips and glaze abrasions on the rim. - A restored break across from ca. 2.30 to 8.30 o'clock, with related break from ca. 8.30 to ca. 10.30 o'clock. Very hard to see, the restoration very well executed.

See also: - The Metropolitan Museum, New York, Accession Number: 91.1.102 , for a nearly identical example.

- The Victoria and Albert Museum, London, Museum number: 716-1902, for an earlier example.

- Christie's, London, June 21, 2000, Lot 51, for a similar example. (Sold GBP 47.500)

- Christie's, London, April 7, 2011, Lot 304, for an earlier example. (Sold GBP 79.250)

Rob Michiels Auctions. 8 Dec 2018 - 9 Dec 2018.