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A large Qajar lacquer casket, Persia, 19th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- lacquer
the papier-mache body on four short feet, stepped lid, flat top with convex shoulders, top of lid and sides with Biblical scenes, notably with the Virgin and child amidst compositions of birds and flowers, inside of lid with two young lovers in a landscape of flowers, fruits, birds and a deer, border with vegetation and animals, the interior of the box featuring a couple sharing a glass of wine within a lush landscape with birds, quadrupeds and a phoenix
Condition
In overall good condition, some cracquelure to exterior and rubbing to the side of the lid resulting in erasure of part of inscription, 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
The text is a Persian ghazal with its rhyming word as ast (unidentified)
For further examples of large lacquer caskets decorated with floral compositions and figural scenes in the Nasser D. Khalili Collection, see: Khalili, N., B.W. Robinson, T., Stanley, Lacquer of the Islamic World part 1, pp. 132-33, no. 95; pp.162-63, no. 120; pp. 168-69, no.125. These are dated slightly earlier than the present example but attest to the continued popularity of lacquerware and the evolution and re-use of favoured motifs, particularly the love of abundant floral bouquets.