Lot 203
- 203
A Safavid cast brass candlestick, Persia, 17th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
of cylindrical form with splayed base and faceted shaft engraved with an interlace of split and full palmettes, the neck decorated with calligraphic cartouches bordered by scrolling palmette vine, the base engraved with bands of scrolling floral vine and arcaded palmettes
Condition
the base with break and associated repair, minor nibbles to extremities and patination throughout, 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
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: the letter mim