Lot 337
- 337
A rare Mamluk gilt-copper candlestick, Egypt, 14th century
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gilt copper
the base of truncated conical form encircled by two ridges, the slightly projecting shoulder with a cylindrical neck surmounted by a broad candleholder tapering to the mouth, the body decorated with engraved calligraphic cartouches between lobed roundels containing a geometric design, between thinner bands of foliate scrolls, the shoulder, neck and holder also with inscriptive cartouches
Condition
In fair condition, the body heavily eroded, particularly noticeable to interior, covered with patches oxidisation, three very minor cracks in body, few minor dents, 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
Around the shoulder, repeat of:
al-malik
‘The possessor’
Around the body, in an excellent hand: An Arabic benedictory quatrain.
For pieces featuring a similar quatrain, see J.W.Allan, ‘Later Mamluk Metalwork, a series of dishes’, Oriental Art, vol. XV/1, 1969, p.39 and J.W.Allan, ‘Later Mamluk Metalwork-II, a series of lunch-boxes’, Oriental Art, vol. XVII/2, 1971, p.3.
Around the shoulder, repeat of:
al-malik
‘The possessor’
Around the body, in an excellent hand: An Arabic benedictory quatrain.
For pieces featuring a similar quatrain, see J.W.Allan, ‘Later Mamluk Metalwork, a series of dishes’, Oriental Art, vol. XV/1, 1969, p.39 and J.W.Allan, ‘Later Mamluk Metalwork-II, a series of lunch-boxes’, Oriental Art, vol. XVII/2, 1971, p.3.