Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs and Carpets
Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs and Carpets
A Qajar khatamkari table with inscription, Persia, 19th century
Auction Closed
March 31, 12:40 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
of typical form on four low feet, inlaid with bands of micro-mosaic bone, metal, green and orange-stained ivory, wood and lac in a geometric composition made up of repeating stellar motifs arranged in hexagonal forms, centre with arabesque design, inscriptive cartouches to edges
37 by 111.6 by 81.8cm.
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Ex-collection Vincent Kitagbi Khan (1871-1946).
Vincent Kitagbi Khan was the eldest son of the Antoine Kitagbi Khan (1843-1902), who served as the Director-General of Persian Customs and was responsible for the first petroleum concession as well as many others under the reigns of Nasir al-Din Shah and his successor Mozaffar al-Din Shah. He relocated to Paris with his family in 1893, and following his death in 1902, his son Vincent took over as Imperial Commissioner and also served as Director-General of Customs.
Vincent Kitagbi Khan was the eldest son of the Antoine Kitagbi Khan (1843-1902), who served as the Director-General of Persian Customs and was responsible for the first petroleum concession as well as many others under the reigns of Nasir al-Din Shah and his successor Mozaffar al-Din Shah. He relocated to Paris with his family in 1893, and following his death in 1902, his son Vincent took over as Imperial Commissioner and also served as Director-General of Customs.
inscriptions
Persian verses in praise of the table, deeming it worthy of royalty, and praising the khatamkar (maker of khatamkari work).
Persian verses in praise of the table, deeming it worthy of royalty, and praising the khatamkar (maker of khatamkari work).