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A Safavid brass candlestick (Mash'Al), Persia, 17th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
of columnar form, with a splayed foot and everted mouth, a central band of inscriptions framed by alternating bands of trefoil scrolls on a hatched ground and plain ribbed horizontal lines, inscriptive band beneath the rim framed by bands of trefoil scrolls, the cavetto of the foot is decorated with a band of inscriptions separated by four plain quatrefoil medallions, the foot decorated with a trefoil band
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
Two couplets by Katibi Turshizi, three couplets from the Bustan of Sa'di and one couplet by Daqiqi.
For similar inscriptions see: A.S. Melikian-Chirvani, 1982, p.156, note 65, pp.252 & 257 (for Sa'di & Daqiqi); p.309 (for Sa'di) and pp.312 & 315 (for Katibi).
Two couplets by Katibi Turshizi, three couplets from the Bustan of Sa'di and one couplet by Daqiqi.
For similar inscriptions see: A.S. Melikian-Chirvani, 1982, p.156, note 65, pp.252 & 257 (for Sa'di & Daqiqi); p.309 (for Sa'di) and pp.312 & 315 (for Katibi).