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Fourneau de narguilé (Qaliyan) monté sur un éléphant reposant sur un socle quadrangulaire, Iran, art qajar, XIXème siècle, la monture européenne du XIXème siècle
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- garniture doré, laiton, granite
- hauteur totale: 23 cm. ; 9 in. ; le fourneau avec fût: 12 cm. ; 4. 3/4 in.
de forme en trompette, la paroie évasée, décor émaillé en polychromie sur or, orné de deux médaillons à bustes féminins, vêtues à l'européenne, se détachant sur un fond floral animé d'oiseaux, sur un fût à décor gravé et incisé de guirlandes, l'intérieur du fourneau en laiton à motifs découpés, muni de chaînettes, l'ensemble monté sur un éléphant garni en bronze patiné et doré, reposant sur un socle en porphire
Condition
In overall good condition, losses to the enamel affecting mainly the borders and minor areas of the floral scrolls, some crackelaeure affecting the figures and two minor split affecting the lower side of the ghalian cup, mounted on a euroipean gilt-bronze elephant. 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."