Lot 103
- 103
Two lacquer penboxes, 1) signed by Isma’il; 2) signed by Zaman, Persia, Qajar, dated 1125 AH/1713-14 AD
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- papier mache
- 22.5cm; 23.5cm.
both composed of lacquered papier-maché with rounded ends and sliding tray, one decorated with gilt panels featuring the Madonna and Child, and the other with scenes from the story of Sheikh San'an and the Christian maiden, bases with gold floral scrolls
Condition
Both in good condition, lacquer and colours strong, larger one with small chip near edge of opening, the other with few minor hairline scratches on surface, as viewed.
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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
1) signed: ‘The work of Isma’il’
Not much is known about Muhammad Isma’il’s life, other than he was a son of the painter Mirza Baba and the father of the painter Haydar ‘Ali and was honoured with the title ‘Chief Painter’ (naqqash-bashi) by Nasir al-Din Shah in 1275 AH (1858-9 AD). His recorded works are dated between 1264 AH (1847-8 AD) and 1288 AH (1871-2 AD).
For more on Isma’il, see Karimzadeh Tabrizi, The Lives & Art of Old Painters of Iran, vol. I, London, 1985, pp.66-76 and Khalili, Robinson and Stanley, Lacquer of the Islamic Lands, Part One, London, 1997, p. 46.
2) signed: ya sahib-i zaman! 1125
‘O Lord of the Age! [i.e. the Twelfth Imam] 1125 AH (1713-14 AD)’
Such a date does not fall within the recorded works of either Muhammad Zaman I or II. According to Karimzadeh, among Muhammad Zaman II’s numerous recorded works that include book covers and mirror cases, only one pen-case is recorded and that is in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. His recorded works are dated between 1126 AH (1714-15 AD) and 1135 AH (1722-3 AD).
1) signed: ‘The work of Isma’il’
Not much is known about Muhammad Isma’il’s life, other than he was a son of the painter Mirza Baba and the father of the painter Haydar ‘Ali and was honoured with the title ‘Chief Painter’ (naqqash-bashi) by Nasir al-Din Shah in 1275 AH (1858-9 AD). His recorded works are dated between 1264 AH (1847-8 AD) and 1288 AH (1871-2 AD).
For more on Isma’il, see Karimzadeh Tabrizi, The Lives & Art of Old Painters of Iran, vol. I, London, 1985, pp.66-76 and Khalili, Robinson and Stanley, Lacquer of the Islamic Lands, Part One, London, 1997, p. 46.
2) signed: ya sahib-i zaman! 1125
‘O Lord of the Age! [i.e. the Twelfth Imam] 1125 AH (1713-14 AD)’
Such a date does not fall within the recorded works of either Muhammad Zaman I or II. According to Karimzadeh, among Muhammad Zaman II’s numerous recorded works that include book covers and mirror cases, only one pen-case is recorded and that is in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. His recorded works are dated between 1126 AH (1714-15 AD) and 1135 AH (1722-3 AD).