Lot 200
- 200
A Safavid cast brass candlestick, Persia, 17th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- brass
of cylindrical form with splayed base and faceted shaft engraved with a lattice of interlinking split and full palmettes, the base and neck decorated with alternating bands of calligraphy, scrolling floral vine and arcaded palmettes
Condition
Good overall condition, some nicks to the edges especially on the top rim, a little pitting but good overall colour and shine, 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
inscriptions
In the top band: Two couplets identified by A.S. Melikian-Chirvani as from a ghazal of Katibi Turshizi (A.S. Melikian-Chirvani, Islamic Metalwork from the Iranian World, 8th-18th centuries, 1982, pp, 313 and 315)
Round the base: Two couplets identified by A.S. Melikian-Chirvani as from a ghazal of Mulla Hayrati Tuni (A.S. Melikian-Chirvani, Islamic Metalwork from the Iranian World, 8th-18th centuries, 1982, pp, 312 and 315).
On the rim, owner💝's name as: 'Its owner, Isma'il [son of] Ahmad'