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A purple iris, signed by Muhammad Baqir, Persia, Afsharid, circa 1750
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Watercolour on paper
gouache on paper, signed in black nasta'liq script at lower left corner, laid down on an album page with borders of scrolling gold flowers
Provenance
Prof R.A. Dara, London (d.1966)
Martin Orskey, London
Kenneth John Hewett, London
Acquired in 1968
Martin Orskey, London
Kenneth John Hewett, London
Acquired in 1968
Condition
In good overall condition, slightly rubbed, 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 artist Muhammad Baqir (to whom the attribution of the present work was confirmed by Basil Robinson) is best known for the border decoration of the St. Petersburg Muraqqa’, compiled between 1734 and 1759. His signature is found in twenty-five margins, seven borders around miniatures and five around calligraphic specimens (Welch et al. 1996, pp.27-9).
For other works by Muhammad Baqir, see Falk (ed.) 1985, p.131, no.104; Welch et al. p.97, col.pl.143/Folio 77 recto; Drouot Paris, 23 June 1982, lot H. 19, together with some of the borders in the folios then sold from this smaller album, now dispersed. See also Titley 1979, p.29, fig.16 (British Library, Or.4938 (25); London 1976-I, pp.86 and 158, no.63; Sotheby's, London, 6 December 1967, lot 88, and 13 April 2000, lot 43, and two paintings on lacquer, 24 April 1979, lot 392, and 26 April 1990, lot 237. There is a drawing of a completely different character, depicting a combat between a lion and a dragon, signed by Baqir, in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (Paris 2001, p.101, no.68).
For other works by Muhammad Baqir, see Falk (ed.) 1985, p.131, no.104; Welch et al. p.97, col.pl.143/Folio 77 recto; Drouot Paris, 23 June 1982, lot H. 19, together with some of the borders in the folios then sold from this smaller album, now dispersed. See also Titley 1979, p.29, fig.16 (British Library, Or.4938 (25); London 1976-I, pp.86 and 158, no.63; Sotheby's, London, 6 December 1967, lot 88, and 13 April 2000, lot 43, and two paintings on lacquer, 24 April 1979, lot 392, and 26 April 1990, lot 237. There is a drawing of a completely different character, depicting a combat between a lion and a dragon, signed by Baqir, in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (Paris 2001, p.101, no.68).