Lot 175
- 175
A silver and gilt-metal openwork elephant-goad (ankus), India, Bikaner, circa 1800
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- steel
the openwork handle with gold and silver overlay, containing round noise-making metal bells, two steel spikes, one curved and the other straight, densely decorated with gold-overlaid foliate design, with custom mount
Provenance
Ex-collection Daniel Pasgrimaud, Paris.
Vincent Laloux, Brussels.
Vincent Laloux, Brussels.
Exhibited
Musée d'Art et Histoire, Geneva, 1988.
Pavillon des Arts, Paris, 1988.
Pavillon des Arts, Paris, 1988.
Literature
Mughal Silver Magnificence, XVI-XIXth Century, Brussels, 1987, p.77, no.68
Condition
In good overall condition, some minor rubbing to overlay and some oxidisation to metal bells inside handle, 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
A similar silvered iron ankus with an ivory handle is in Powis Castle, inv. no. POW/CLIVE/1/16.