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A Safavid tinned-copper bowl, Persia 16th/17th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- tinned-copper
the exterior chiselled and engraved with a major band of composite palemettes containing floral blossoms, above a narrow band of arcaded palmettes to underbody, calligraphic band to rim, black compound highlights in background
Provenance
Private collection, UK, since pre-1951
Accompanied by a letter from D.E. Barrett, formerly of the Department of Oriental Antiquities, British Museum, London, dated 29 September 1951.
Accompanied by a letter from D.E. Barrett, formerly of the Department of Oriental Antiquities, British Museum, London, dated 29 September 1951.
Condition
The bowl oxidised, particularly to interior, with some orange rusting, scratches to surface, few minor knicks consistent with age, rubbing to surface and resulting losses to black compound on background of design, 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."