- 160
A lacquer mirror case, signed by Muhammad Sadiq, Persia, Zand, dated 1195 AH/1780 AD
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- lacquer and mirror
of oval form with removable cover decorated on the front with a scene of the Holy family, signed and dated to top, and reverse with a scene of courtly courtship, the reverse of mirror case with another version of the Holy family, bordered with scrolling leafy flowers, mirror inside
Condition
In good condition overall, with some very minor loses to lacquer particularly along edges, with some consolidation and restoration, the interior of cover with some cracquelure, mirror possibly later restoration, affixed with red tape, 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
signed:
ya sadiq al-wa’d 1195
‘O You who are true to Your promise! 1195 (1780)’
This signature corresponds to that of the celebrated pupil of 'Ali Ashraf, Muhammad Sadiq, whose signature varies between 'painted by the most humble Muhammad Sadiq' or 'O you who are true to Your promise' as in the present example. For further information on the life of Muhammad Sadiq, see N.D. Khalili, B.W. Robinson and T. Stanley, Lacquer of the Islamic Lands, The Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art, Part One, 1996, pp.74-5.
signed:
ya sadiq al-wa’d 1195
‘O You who are true to Your promise! 1195 (1780)’
This signature corresponds to that of the celebrated pupil of 'Ali Ashraf, Muhammad Sadiq, whose signature varies between 'painted by the most humble Muhammad Sadiq' or 'O you who are true to Your promise' as in the present example. For further information on the life of Muhammad Sadiq, see N.D. Khalili, B.W. Robinson and T. Stanley, Lacquer of the Islamic Lands, The Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art, Part One, 1996, pp.74-5.