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A GEM-SET AND TURQUOISE SILVER HUQQA, EUROPE OR PERSIA, FIRST-HALF 20TH CENTURY |
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- huqqa: 81cm. height.silver dish: 27cm. diam.
the gem-set and turquoise silver huqqa body on three legs, with jewelled insignia of the Qajar order of the Lion and Sun with crown, screw-in tall cylindrical shaft decorated with gem-set en-suite segments, mouth and tray detachable, together with flat tray with pounced ground, decoration in relief and inscriptions, with spurious date, in custom Asprey velvet lined carrying case
Condition
Two of the legs broken (one is a later replacement, need re-affixing), the other in fragile state and also would need consolidation, some of gemstones missing or replaced, 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
‘My heart has come to boil through the fire of love for you, like the bubbles of a qalyan
Place your lip on my lip as I am most afflicted.
It was made for the exalted navvab [prince?]
The work of Muhammad ‘Ali Isfahani, the year 1058 (1648-9)’
‘My heart has come to boil through the fire of love for you, like the bubbles of a qalyan
Place your lip on my lip as I am most afflicted.
It was made for the exalted navvab [prince?]
The work of Muhammad ‘Ali Isfahani, the year 1058 (1648-9)’