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A brass celestial globe, signed by al-Iskanderani, India, 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- brass
of spherical form, the globe with engraved markings and astrological symbols, set in a four-legged stand with foliate motifs and markings incised around the rim
Condition
In generally good condition, some minor abrasion and scratches to surface, discoloration in areas as a result. Pole through globe with hinges that appear to be later replacements (particularly with the other circular drills), minor dents to external edges, 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
on the globe:
amal al-Iskanderani
'work of al-Iskanderani'
This small globe belongs to a stylistically distinct group of nearly thirty known decorative, yet non-functional, pieces which, although many of them carry names and dates from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, depend iconographically on a sanskrit work, Jewel of the Essence of All Sciences, which, written between 1822 and 1839 by Durgashankara Pathara, contains astronomical and astrological material illustrated by four celestial maps.
For a full, illustrated and detailed discussion of these globes, see Emilie Savage-Smith, The Nasser D. Khalili collection of Islamic Art, xii, Science, Tools and Magic, vol.II, London & Oxford, 1997, pp.406-13. The standard work is E. Savage-Smith, Islamicate Celestial Globes, 1985.
on the globe:
amal al-Iskanderani
'work of al-Iskanderani'
This small globe belongs to a stylistically distinct group of nearly thirty known decorative, yet non-functional, pieces which, although many of them carry names and dates from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, depend iconographically on a sanskrit work, Jewel of the Essence of All Sciences, which, written between 1822 and 1839 by Durgashankara Pathara, contains astronomical and astrological material illustrated by four celestial maps.
For a full, illustrated and detailed discussion of these globes, see Emilie Savage-Smith, The Nasser D. Khalili collection of Islamic Art, xii, Science, Tools and Magic, vol.II, London & Oxford, 1997, pp.406-13. The standard work is E. Savage-Smith, Islamicate Celestial Globes, 1985.