Lot 118
- 118
A Qajar enamelled gold plaque, signed Muhammad Baqir, Persia, 19th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gold and enamel
decorated in repoussé motifs and polychrome enamels with a central cartouche depicting a mother and child flanked by a female and winged attendant beneath a calligraphic detail, framed by oval floral panels
Condition
In overall good condition, some encrustation to reverse, the external border slightly bent and with very minor cracks, the central enamel cartouche with one hairline scratch, some minor losses to enamel border, 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
signed:
raqam-e muhammad baqir
'drawn by Muhammad Baqir'
This can most probably be attributed to the famous Muhammad Baqir, the painter and enamel maker of the first-half of the nineteenth century. Four other pieces signed by this artist are recorded in Karimzadeh 1990, vol. II, pp.656-8.
signed:
raqam-e muhammad baqir
'drawn by Muhammad Baqir'
This can most probably be attributed to the famous Muhammad Baqir, the painter and enamel maker of the first-half of the nineteenth century. Four other pieces signed by this artist are recorded in Karimzadeh 1990, vol. II, pp.656-8.