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A TINNED-COPPER CANDLESTICK, PERSIAN OR NEAR EAST, CIRCA 1500 |
估價
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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描述
- brass and silver
- 34cm. height
bell-form with waisted sides, flattened shoulder and short cylindrical neck terminating in concave moulded socket, the main field of decoration with large roundels enclosing calligraphy, interspersed with smaller roundels showing intricate palmette designs, the neck with interlacing scrolls and roundels
來源
Ex-collection General George Iordanidis (Istanbul 1902 - London 1977).
General Iordanidis's career spanned over forty years, serving in the Greek military in Thesaloniki and the Middle East during the Second World War. From 1949-53 he was the Greek military attaché in Ankara, before becoming director of the Political Link in NATO, Paris, from 1953-57. During the last years of his life, he was a representative of the Greek parliament, as well as being involved as president or member of the board on a number of committees, notably for the promotion of peace. He was a great collector of books, manuscripts, arms and armour, stamps, coins and Islamic art.
General Iordanidis's career spanned over forty years, serving in the Greek military in Thesaloniki and the Middle East during the Second World War. From 1949-53 he was the Greek military attaché in Ankara, before becoming director of the Political Link in NATO, Paris, from 1953-57. During the last years of his life, he was a representative of the Greek parliament, as well as being involved as president or member of the board on a number of committees, notably for the promotion of peace. He was a great collector of books, manuscripts, arms and armour, stamps, coins and Islamic art.
Condition
In generally good condition, traces of wax, rubbing, oxidation and dirt, 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."
拍品資料及來源
inscriptions
Exterior: Persian benedictory quatrain: May the light of this candle-stick illuminated your gatherings as long as the Sun and the Moon are in the celestial sphere.
Interior: waqf inscription
Exterior: Persian benedictory quatrain: May the light of this candle-stick illuminated your gatherings as long as the Sun and the Moon are in the celestial sphere.
Interior: waqf inscription