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A lacquer pen case, signed by Haydar ‘Ali Naqqash-bashi, son of Muhammad Isma'il, Persia, Qajar, second half 19th century
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- lacquer
lacquered papier-maché box with rounded ends and sliding tray, decorated with gilt lobed panels featuring Nasir al-Din Shah on the throne in the central cartouche of the lid between scenes from the Shahnameh, the sides with scenes from Haft Paykar, inside depicting lives of Sufi Saints, inscriptions throughout, signed, old collection label to interior '55'
Condition
The internal tray with some wear and damage and associated consolidation and overpainting, including to some of the scenes, small nicks and flaking of lacquer, the exterior in better condition with detailed images,also with minor nicks, flaking and associated overpainting, as viewed.
Further to this condition report being written, there has been some subsequent damage - notably flaking on two sections to the side of the box.
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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 by Haydar ‘Ali Naqqash-bashi ('Chief Painter')
The recorded works of this artist are dated 1279 AH/1862-63 AD and 1297 AH/1879-80 AD in which he signed as a son of Muhammad Isma’il (Karimzadeh-Tabrizi, The Lives & Art of Old Painters of Iran, vol.1, London 1985, pp.163-4 and Khalili et al, Lacquer of the Islamic World, The Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art, Part Two, 1997, cat nos.236 and 282).
The main central cartouche depicts Nasir al-Din Shah on the throne with praises for him in the inscribed cartouches above and below. Other cartouches depict scenes from the Shahnameh, including Kavus, Faridun, Khusraw, and Nushirvan on their thrones with their officials, many of whom are identified by their names and portraits including Alexander’s 'Darab and Bahman'. The side cartouches illustrate scenes from the Haft Paykar of Nizami’s Khamsa depicting Bahram in different pavilions. The drawer depicts scenes from the lives of Sufis including Shaykh Kharaqani, Ibrahim Adham, Mushtaq ‘Ali and Bayazid Bastami, most probably taken from the tadhlirat al-‘awliya’ of Farid al-Din ‘Attar. The texts include verses from the Shahnameh and the Haft Paykar.
Signed by Haydar ‘Ali Naqqash-bashi ('Chief Painter')
The recorded works of this artist are dated 1279 AH/1862-63 AD and 1297 AH/1879-80 AD in which he signed as a son of Muhammad Isma’il (Karimzadeh-Tabrizi, The Lives & Art of Old Painters of Iran, vol.1, London 1985, pp.163-4 and Khalili et al, Lacquer of the Islamic World, The Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art, Part Two, 1997, cat nos.236 and 282).
The main central cartouche depicts Nasir al-Din Shah on the throne with praises for him in the inscribed cartouches above and below. Other cartouches depict scenes from the Shahnameh, including Kavus, Faridun, Khusraw, and Nushirvan on their thrones with their officials, many of whom are identified by their names and portraits including Alexander’s 'Darab and Bahman'. The side cartouches illustrate scenes from the Haft Paykar of Nizami’s Khamsa depicting Bahram in different pavilions. The drawer depicts scenes from the lives of Sufis including Shaykh Kharaqani, Ibrahim Adham, Mushtaq ‘Ali and Bayazid Bastami, most probably taken from the tadhlirat al-‘awliya’ of Farid al-Din ‘Attar. The texts include verses from the Shahnameh and the Haft Paykar.