{"product_id":"19th-century-oil-on-canvas-framed-bashi-bazouk-antique-ottoman-turkish-interest","title":"19th century OIL on CANVAS framed BASHI-BAZOUK antique OTTOMAN TURKISH INTEREST","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt\"\u003eA BASHI-BAZOUK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOil painting on canvas, framed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot signed, c. late 19th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter Charles Bargue (French, Paris 1825\/26–1883 Paris)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe figure depicted here is a mercenary of the Ottoman Empire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrame 21.5 by 25.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArt 16 by 20\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery good condition, minor damage to the lower edge of the frame\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e============================================\u003cbr\u003e The Turkish term for him is bashi-bazouk, which translates as “headless.”\u003cbr\u003e These men fought for plunder, an association that gave Bargue license to employ his virtuosic painting technique to paint finery such as the silk garments and narghile, or water pipe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e===================================================\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease see my other auctions \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank You\u003c\/span\u003e \r\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRefund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"Motka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51880365392174,"sku":null,"price":1428.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8017\/0286\/files\/203452-006jpg.jpg?v=1774882465","url":"https:\/\/motka.store\/products\/19th-century-oil-on-canvas-framed-bashi-bazouk-antique-ottoman-turkish-interest","provider":"Motka","version":"1.0","type":"link"}