- 92
A lacquer mirror case and two penboxes, one signed by Lutf 'Ali, Persia, Qajar, 19th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- lacquer
the mirror case of rectangular form with removable cover decorated on all sides with two stylised versions of the Madonna and child and a scene in a garden, bordered with scrolling leafy flowers, mirror inside; larger penbox painted on all sides with figural cartouches and larger scrolling vegetation, maker's stamp to inner lip of outer cover; smaller penbox with central cartouche with the signature 'lutf 'Ali', surrounded by birds and shrubs, interspersed with figural cartouches
Condition
All three pieces in good overall condition, the mirror case with some very minor loses to lacquer on cover, cracquelure; the larger penbox with a small area of repair to end of the drawer, a few mionr scuffs; the smaller penbox with very minor repair to one end, 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 present mirror case stands out in its inclusion, twice, of the renowned Christian scene of the Madonna and Child painted in a European fashion. An interesting comparison can be made with a casket in which the Biblical scenes lie at the centre of the composition in the Nasser D. Khalili Collection (N.D., Khalili; B.W., Robinson, T., Stanley, Lacquer of the Islamic World part 2, pp.34-35, no. 230).
For two further Qajar works of art featuring Biblical scenes, see lots 89 & 91 in the present sale.
For two further Qajar works of art featuring Biblical scenes, see lots 89 & 91 in the present sale.