- 248
Persia
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Kashan Calligraphic Lustre Pottery Tile Fragment
- glazed fritware
- 30.2 by 23.8cm., 11 7/8 by 9 3/8 in.
moulded in relief, decorated with an opacified tin glaze and lustre, raised cobalt blue inscription, mounted
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, 8 October 2008, lot 135
Previously in a French private collection
Previously in a French private collection
Condition
Fragmentary, the lustre strong, some abrasion to letters, few hairline cracks in glaze, some chips to extremities and edges as well as on some of relief decoration, set onto wooden mount with hook for hanging, 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
Qur’an, chapter XVII (al-isra’), part of verse 79
Qur’an, chapter XVII (al-isra’), part of verse 79