- 215
India, Deccan
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Bidriware Bottle (Surahi)
- silver and brass inlaid metal
- height: 27cm., 10 5/8 in.
body composed of vertical ridges with tall slender neck rising from a register of petal shapes
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, 6 April 2011, lot 129
Ex-Stuart Cary Welch collection (1928-2008)
Ex-Stuart Cary Welch collection (1928-2008)
Literature
Mark Zebrowski, Gold, Silver & Bronze From Mughal India, London, 1997, illustrated no.270, p.185
Condition
The underside with break and few resulting cracks running up through body, the metal oxidised, some of brass and silver inlay missing and tarnished, few recent wax drips, 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."