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A FLORAL LACQUER MIRROR-CASE, SIGNED BY 'ALI ASHRAF, PERSIA, ZAND, DATED 1167 AH/1753-4 AD |
估價
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- 14 by 17.3cm.
of octagonal form, the cover with secure hook and back wholly decorated in lacquered floral motifs, interior with three lobed cartouches, the two outer ones with single flower designs, the central cartouche with floral and bird motif
Condition
In overall good condition, some damage to the mirror, some very slight abrasions to the interior of the lid, decoration intact, 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."
拍品資料及來源
Inscriptions
raqam-e kamtarin 'ali ashraf 1167 'Drawn by most humble 'Ali Ashraf 1167'
'Ali Ashraf can likely be identified with the eighteenth-century painter, whose recorded works are all signed ze ba'd-e muhammad 'ali ashraf ast, on which various interpretations are given (Khalili et.al, Lacquer of the Islamic Lands, The Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art, Part One, London, 1997, pp.72-4 and M. A. Karimzadeh Tabrizi, The Lives & Art of Old Painters of Iran, vol.I, London 1985, pp.368-73). This is his only recorded work signed in this manner.
raqam-e kamtarin 'ali ashraf 1167 'Drawn by most humble 'Ali Ashraf 1167'
'Ali Ashraf can likely be identified with the eighteenth-century painter, whose recorded works are all signed ze ba'd-e muhammad 'ali ashraf ast, on which various interpretations are given (Khalili et.al, Lacquer of the Islamic Lands, The Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art, Part One, London, 1997, pp.72-4 and M. A. Karimzadeh Tabrizi, The Lives & Art of Old Painters of Iran, vol.I, London 1985, pp.368-73). This is his only recorded work signed in this manner.