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A LACQUER MIRROR CASE AND A WATERCOLOUR OF IMAMS 'ALI, HASAN AND HUSAYN, PERSIA, QAJAR, 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- 23.5 by 14.6cm.
the lacquered papier-maché mirror case of rectangular form, with two sliding covers, decorated throught with interlacing scrolls and calligraphies, offered with a watercolour of Imam ‘Ali, and the Imams Hasan and Husayn
Condition
In very good condition, minor crackeleaure on the surface but the design bright; remaining of labels affecting the mirror, the painting in very good condition with only minor smudges, 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 covers: Qur’an, surah al-Baqarah (II), vv.255-6; the Prophet’s physical characteristics (shama’il) in Arabic with their interlinear Persian translations in red; surah al-Ikhlas (CXII).