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A Qajar Lacquer mirror-case signed by the artist Ja'far Najaf'Ali, probably Isfahan, dated A.H. 1274 / A.D. 1857
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
papier-mache covers, the exteriors decorated with a family in European attire having a meal and at prayer in the courtyard of a domed Armenian church in New Julfa, flanked by hunting scenes and portraits of maidens, inside with two maidens and a dog playing with a rose, signed 'raqam-i qamtarin Ja'far Najaf'Ali', with mirror
Condition
In very good overall condition with later inserted mirror, some bubbling beneath the lacquer, 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
Another mirror-case depicting an outdoor scene with an almost identical domed Armenian church in the background, signed by Najaf'Ali, can be found in the Nasser D. Khalili Collection (Khalili, Robinson and Stanley 1997, vol. II, no. 234, pp.38-9).