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Two Mamluk candlestick and two tray stand sections, Egypt or Syria, 14th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- brass
- 27cm; 24cm; 19.5cm; 28cm max diam.
the two candlestick bases of typical waisted form, the larger with wide band with thuluth inscription interspersed with two large lotus blossom roundels, the smaller with three calligraphic cartouches interspersed with three heraldic blazons; the larger tray stand upper section with a central band composed of three calligraphic and three vegetal panels separated by floral medallions and heraldic blazons of the Emir of Safad, the smaller with large thuluth inscription and two floral medallions enclosing calligraphic roundels
Condition
The larger candlestick base cut down, with crack and consolidation near edge, small crack to protruding band, silver-inlay missing, some patches of corrosion to interior, smaller candlestick base also cut down, with uneven edge, small cracks in body, one with consolidation, silver-inlay missing, larger tray strand fragment with damage to edge (cracks and breaks), three drill holes, surface heavily rubbed, the smaller tray stand fragment also with cracks along edge, and oxidisation, rubbing to surface, silver inlay missing, 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
Larger Candlestick:
‘The High Authority, the Lordly, the Great Amir, the Councillor, [an officer of] al-Malik al-Salih’
Other candlestick:
‘The High Authority, the Lordly, the Councillor, the Royal, [an officer of] al-Salih’
Tray stand section:
'This was made for his High Excellency, the Lord 'Saif al-Din Aruqtay', Governor of the province of Safad, May his Victory be Glorified'
Saif al-Din Aruqtay was nominated as Governor of Safad in 1318, and 1335 marks the date of his return to Egypt to become Viceroy, see Mayer 1933, pp.78-79.
Larger Candlestick:
‘The High Authority, the Lordly, the Great Amir, the Councillor, [an officer of] al-Malik al-Salih’
Other candlestick:
‘The High Authority, the Lordly, the Councillor, the Royal, [an officer of] al-Salih’
Tray stand section:
'This was made for his High Excellency, the Lord 'Saif al-Din Aruqtay', Governor of the province of Safad, May his Victory be Glorified'
Saif al-Din Aruqtay was nominated as Governor of Safad in 1318, and 1335 marks the date of his return to Egypt to become Viceroy, see Mayer 1933, pp.78-79.