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Grand narguilé en argent (hookah), traces de poinçons, probablement Inde, vers 1880
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- the baluster upper part in three elements, the finial shaped as a peacock, overall applied with liana, parrots, peacocks and other birds
- 4 350 gr; haut. 91 cm
- 139oz 18dwt, 35 3/4 in high
la partie supérieure de forme balustre se partageant en trois éléments, celui supérieur, orné d'un paon, ajouré, la pièce repoussée de fleurs et feuillages sur fond amati, le fût et la pipe appliqués de lianes où sont perchés des perroquets, des paons et d'autres oiseaux
Condition
In overall good condition.
"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
Le hookah, probablement né en Inde sous le règne de l'empereur Akbar (vers 1550), est une pipe à eau destinée aux fumeurs d'opium ou de tabac et correspond au narguileh du Moyen-Orient. Selon le physicien qui le mît au point, le fait pour le tabac de passer par un petit récipient d'eau le rend moins nocif. Le hookah fonctionne par filtrage de l'eau et chauffage indirect. L'assiette est destinée à recueillir les cendres des précédentes séances de fumerie.