- 185
India, Possibly Gujarat
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Carved Marble Fragment
- marble
- 14.5 by 18 by 6.7cm., 5 3/4 by 7 by 2 5/8 in.
with carved calligraphic inscription
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, 25 April 1990, lot 27
Condition
Fragmentary, with abrasion to surface, notably along one edge which has been completely abraded, small chips to extremities, minor patches of discoloration, 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
"Praise be to God alone..."
"Four and fourty"
It has been suggested that this architectural fragment may have originally been part of a marble carved tomb, possibly from Gujarat.
"Praise be to God alone..."
"Four and fourty"
It has been suggested that this architectural fragment may have originally been part of a marble carved tomb, possibly from Gujarat.