- 330
A pair of large Qajar gold and enamelled earrings, Persia, 19th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gold and gem stones
comprising two earrings, each of circular form, the base designed as three foil-backed glass-set mounts with enamelled foliate motifs, seed-pearls in between, the interior with paired birds between a lotus flower holding seed-pearls in their beaks, stylised dragon-head terminals
Condition
Both in fairly good condition, one earring missing two drop-shaped green enamelled hanging ornaments below the stylised dragon-head terminals, the other earring missing one of these, the stones foil-backed glass, some losses to enamel, 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
An almost identical pair is in the Nasser D. Khalili Collection, London, inv. no. JLY 1871 (see M. Spink, J. Ogden (eds.), The Art of Adornment: Jewellery of the Islamic Lands, Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art, , Part 2, 2013, p.605, no.490).