Lot 390
- 390
A fine Qajar gold and polychrome enamelled ghalian cup, signed by Jafar Ibn Najafali, Persia, dated 1283 AH/1866 AD
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Enamel and gold
of waisted form decorated with alternating floral bouquets with a bird and medallions containing two female figures on a gold ground, foliate vine along the rim, small inscribed cartouches with signature and date, on three short feet
Condition
In very good condition, the interior possibly re-lined with later gold sheet, few very minor sections of enamelling, notably on top and bottom borders missing, some with painted in restoration, 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 by Jafar Ibn Najafali, 1283 (1866 AD)
signed by Jafar Ibn Najafali, 1283 (1866 AD)