- 105
A BRASS OPENWORK FLORAL PANEL, POSSIBLY MURSHIDABAD, NORTH INDIA, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Inlaid brass
- 17 1/2 x 9 7/8 inches
Cut and beaten with chased details, in the form of a leafy floral spray
Condition
Polished on one side, some extremities misshapen, a few minor surface accretions, minor wear, 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
The attribution to Murshidabad for this panel comes from the similarity of its design to the depiction of a floral spray on the verso of a Murshidabad miniature of c.1760 in the Fondation Custodia (Gahlin 1986, p.40, no.53, fig.49). The twisted leaves and basal clump of the miniature are treated in a closely related manner on this brass panel.