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A Safavid polychrome brass torch-stand, Persia, late 16th/17th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Brass
- 36cm. high
of cylindrical form on three feet with arabesques, base and rim decorated with three bands of calligraphy within cartouches against a black, green or red ground, main body with vertical cartouches with nasta'liq calligraphy against black ground
Provenance
Christie's London, 25 April 1995, lot 308.
Condition
In generally good condition, some abrasion and oxidisation with encrustation to surface visible to interior particularly, most of polychromy remaining. 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
inscriptions
The inscriptions are all in Persian verse form: from a Sa’di’s ghazal, his Bustan, and Ahli Turshizi with a few others not identified.
Owner’s name on rim: ‘Its owner, Khwajah Muhammad ‘Ali ibn Shah Mahmud Nili’
It is rare to find a Safavid candlestick which retains so much of its original colour, including red, black and green enamelling. A related example sold at Christie's, 25 April 2013, lot 120. An impressive ewer and basin, sold in these rooms 6 October 2010, lot 199, also retained traces of black and red composition. For another comparable in the present sale, see lot 151.
The inscriptions are all in Persian verse form: from a Sa’di’s ghazal, his Bustan, and Ahli Turshizi with a few others not identified.
Owner’s name on rim: ‘Its owner, Khwajah Muhammad ‘Ali ibn Shah Mahmud Nili’
It is rare to find a Safavid candlestick which retains so much of its original colour, including red, black and green enamelling. A related example sold at Christie's, 25 April 2013, lot 120. An impressive ewer and basin, sold in these rooms 6 October 2010, lot 199, also retained traces of black and red composition. For another comparable in the present sale, see lot 151.