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A Mamluk Revival Enamelled Glass Mosque Lamp, Europe, 20th Century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Enamelled glass
of globular form with tall, wide flaring neck, the body with six applied lug handles, enamelled in blue, yellow, red, and white, monumental inscription on body and neck with scrolling vine work in the background, between bands of floral decoration and openhead flower roundels, the underbody with interlacing arabesques
Condition
In overall good condition, 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
Similar text around the neck and the body with spelling mistakes:
'izz li-mawlana al-sultan al-malik al-'alim al-'adil al-malik al-nasir 'azza [na]srahu
'Glory to our Lord, the Sultan, the Learned King, the Just, al-Malik al-Nasir, may his victory be glorified'