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A monumental tinned-copper bowl, Persia, dated 1134 AH/1720-21 AD
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- metalware
the deep circular bowl with everted rim, on a tall foot, chiselled and engraved with a band of animals in chase and hunting, including lions, gazelles, hares, leopards, deer, elephants and fish amidst a swirling floral ground, inscriptive band above and floral motifs below
Provenance
Ex-collection Simon Digby (1932-2010).
A renowned scholar, historian, linguist and collector, Digby spent his life researching and travelling, leaving behind him an important legacy of scholarship in the field of Islamic and Indian art. He was appointed honorary librarian of the Royal Asiatic Society from 1969-85, and accepted the position of assistant keeper in the Department of Eastern Art at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, in 1972, whilst also working on his personal projects and publications, notably on translation.
A renowned scholar, historian, linguist and collector, Digby spent his life researching and travelling, leaving behind him an important legacy of scholarship in the field of Islamic and Indian art. He was appointed honorary librarian of the Royal Asiatic Society from 1969-85, and accepted the position of assistant keeper in the Department of Eastern Art at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, in 1972, whilst also working on his personal projects and publications, notably on translation.
Condition
In overall good condition, some rubbing resulting in exposed copper in certain areas, scratches, vestiges of black compound highlights in background, the interior with some scratches, interior of foot with oxidisation and encrustation, 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.
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"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
Call to God to bless The Fourteen Innocents.
Dated 1134 AH (1721 AD)
In a cartouche: possibly owner’s name as: ‘Ali Akbar Turan Shah, together with: one man minus 25 dinar.
Call to God to bless The Fourteen Innocents.
Dated 1134 AH (1721 AD)
In a cartouche: possibly owner’s name as: ‘Ali Akbar Turan Shah, together with: one man minus 25 dinar.