Lot 166
- 166
A Safavid cut-steel calligraphic quatrefoil plaque, Persia, 17th/18th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- steel
of quatrefoil form, the centre finely cut and pierced with an elegant invocation in thuluth script amidst interlacing spiralling vines, the border with double row of palmettes, mounted on wooden plaque
Condition
In good condition, the surface with some abrasion as consistent with age and weathering, particularly noticeable to reverse, finely cut, the wooden plaque in good condition, 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
‘O The worshipped’
This quatrefoil panel belongs to a small group of fine Safavid metalwork closely associated with the door plaques said to be from the Dab-i-Imam in Isfahan and formerly in the Harari Collection (Pope 1973, plate 1389). Similar panels with a central panel of dense arabesques were sold in in these rooms, 22 October 1992, lot 179, and in Christie’s London, 20 April 1999, lot 63. This example is characterised by a delicate pierced border, comparable to two examples sold at Christie’s London, 7 April 2011 lot 139A and 26 April 2012, lot 171.
‘O The worshipped’
This quatrefoil panel belongs to a small group of fine Safavid metalwork closely associated with the door plaques said to be from the Dab-i-Imam in Isfahan and formerly in the Harari Collection (Pope 1973, plate 1389). Similar panels with a central panel of dense arabesques were sold in in these rooms, 22 October 1992, lot 179, and in Christie’s London, 20 April 1999, lot 63. This example is characterised by a delicate pierced border, comparable to two examples sold at Christie’s London, 7 April 2011 lot 139A and 26 April 2012, lot 171.