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A KASHAN COCKEREL-HEADED LUSTRE POTTERY EWER, PERSIA, EARLY 13TH CENTURY |
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 24.2cm. height
the lustre-decorated body of squat globular form with four protruding flanges with pseudo-inscriptions between moulded standing figures, composite cock's head, old collectors' and exhibition labels to underside
Provenance
Ex-collection Hagop Kevorkian.
Exhibited
Exhibition of Persian Art, The Iranian Institute, New York, 1940 'KH 232'.
Literature
P. Ackerman, Guide to the Exhibition of Persian Art, The Iranian Institute, New York, 1940, p.76, case 35-C: 'Cock's head ewer'
Condition
The body intact, with a few light hairline scratches, the composite, upper section featuring cock's head added at a later time (pre-1940) as indicative by difference in shapes and the infill/restoration and overpainting around the border (slightly covering an old inscription), top of the head of ewer with some minor retouching, multiple collectors and exhibition labels to underside, one of which is mainly torn off, small other label: 'II.4 - 1441318', 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
"The story of Iranian culture is a record of achievement unique in duration: of a virile and expansive power, of a high and precious individuality infused with imagination, poetry, artistic adventure and soundly grounded in supreme craftsmenship" (Arthur Upham Pope in Ackerman 1940, VI).