Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier
Doha / Paris, un Décor Princier
Two silver-damascened iron shields, India, 19th century
No reserve
Auction Closed
June 30, 08:46 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Two silver-damascened iron shields, India, 19th century
each of typical form, with applied steel bosses, the surface decorated with silver-damascened scrolling arabesques in relief and fine engraved floral and foliate motifs, the border with brass floral band
each 35,5 cm ; 14 in. diam.
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Deux boucliers en fer damasquiné d’argent, Inde, 19e siècle
chacun 35,5cm ; 14 in. diam.
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Christie's South Kensington, Christie's Interiors - Style and Spirit, 23 February 2010, lot 64.
Two very similar silver-damascened shields, one set with turquoise and coral, which were formerly in the collection of Simon Digby, sold at Christie's South Kensington, 8 April 2011, lot 430.