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A Persian Nishapur Bowl, a Garrus Champleve Bowl, and a Kashan Lusterware Bowl, circa 10th/early 13th century
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- A Persian Nishapur Bowl, a Garrus Champleve Bowl, and a Kashan Lusterware Bowl
- Diameters 12 1/2 , 7 1/2 , and 12 3/4 in. 31.7, 19, and 32.4 cm.
the Nishapur bowl painted in tomato red and brown on a white ground with elaborate foliate motifs and stylized inscriptions, the Garrus bowl carved and decorated in reserve with stylized foliate inscriptions against a brown ground, green glaze on the exterior, the lusterware bowl decorated in brown on white ground, with three registers containing horsemen and seated princely figures and musicians, separated by lines of inscription, radiating foliate motifs on the exterior.
Provenance
acquired by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Manheim prior to 1970
Hagop Kevorkian Collection, New York, for the Nishapur bowl
formerly on loan to the Brooklyn Museum, inv. nos. L68.46.1, L69.4.1, and 68.46.3
Hagop Kevorkian Collection, New York, for the Nishapur bowl
formerly on loan to the Brooklyn Museum, inv. nos. L68.46.1, L69.4.1, and 68.46.3
Literature
for the lusterware bowl Oliver Watson, Persian Lustre Ware, London, 1985, p. 73, no. 41
Condition
The Nishapur bowl extensively repaired and restored and in need of re-restoration in some areas. The Garrus bowl repaired from several fragments with small restorations along the breaks and a large area of restoration in the rim area. The lusterware bowl extensively repaired and restored.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.