Lot 188
- 188
A Timurid dragon-headed candlestick, possibly Herat, Central Asia, late 15th century
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- brass
the waisted truncated conical base ribbed and ringed with a flattened drip-tray, the narrow cylindrical neck entwined with a pair of dragon-head sockets with open-mouths, scrolling crests and flaring nostrils, the neck chiselled and engraved with ribbed and scale patterning
Condition
casting flaws with holes in cheeks of the dragons, small split to drip tray with associated repair, minor surface abrasions and areas of patination, 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
A fifteenth-century candlestick of similar form is in The David Collection, Copenhagen (see von Folsach 2001, p.326, fig.522). A related example is in the Museum of Islamic Art, Cairo, (inv. no.15201), see Komaroff 1992, pp.230-232, no.36. See also The Survey of Persian Art, vol VI, pl.1377.