Lot 261
  • 261

A PAIR OF QAJAR MOULDED POLYCHROME POTTERY TILES, PERSIA, 19TH CENTURY |

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • each: 37.1 by 29.5cm. framed
moulded and painted in underglaze cobalt blue, turquoise and pink, each depicting a hunter riding a horse among floral stems with buildings in the distance, below a border of birds among meandering flowers, set in black wooden frame

Condition

In overall good condition, each intact, set in a wooden frame with hooks to reverse for hanging, some abrasion to glaze, hairline craquelure to glaze, some pitting as consistent with firing, 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."

Catalogue Note

A similar tile with a prince on horseback in now in the Metropolitan Museum in New York, inv.no.83.1.67.