Lot 397
- 397
A Qajar gold and polychrome enamelled oval box with a portrait medallion of Muhammad Shah, Persia, circa 1835-40
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- gold and enamel
of oval form with hinged lid and polychrome enamel decoration, featuring a portrait of Muhammad Shah Qajar (r. 1834–48) with inscriptive medallions, the sides with calligraphic cartouches on a scrolling bud ground, engraved geometric design to underside
Condition
In overall good condition, notably to portrait, some enamel missing along outer edge of lid and to sections along the sides, underside with some green discoloration and few very minor breaks, interior with traces of remaining enamel ground, 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.
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"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
On the top:
‘al-Sultan Ibn al-Sultan al-Sultan Muhammad Shah’
Around the box:
‘This casket of gem which is the envy of the constellation of the Moon
Is adorned with monarch of bright disposition
God’s rays of light is hidden in it [i.e. casket]
Which is the image of Muhammad Shah who has the brilliancy of the Sun’
On the top:
‘al-Sultan Ibn al-Sultan al-Sultan Muhammad Shah’
Around the box:
‘This casket of gem which is the envy of the constellation of the Moon
Is adorned with monarch of bright disposition
God’s rays of light is hidden in it [i.e. casket]
Which is the image of Muhammad Shah who has the brilliancy of the Sun’