Kashan Pottery at Sotheby's London, 25 April 2018
Lot 119. A Kashan bird-headed pottery ewer, Persia, early 13th century; 29cm. Estimate 25,000 — 35,000 GBP. Courtesy Sotheby's 2018.of elongated baluster form, the body narrowing to a neck with flaring...
View ArticleA fine rock crystal-hilted dagger and scabbard, India, Deccan, 17th century
Lot 161. A fine rock crystal-hilted dagger and scabbard, India, Deccan, 17th century; 44.2cm. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 GBP. Courtesy Sotheby's 2018.with a single-edged watered-steel blade, the forte...
View ArticleA Zand enamelled and gilt-copper dagger (kard) and scabbard, Persia, dated...
Lot 196. A Zand enamelled and gilt-copper dagger (kard) and scabbard, Persia, signed 'Ya Allah Aziz', dated 1207 AH/1792-3 AD, with Ottoman blade, Turkey, dated 1261 AH/1845-6 AD; 32.5cm. length....
View ArticleA fine Ottoman sword (yataghan) with lion-head hilt and scabbard, signed by...
Lot 165. A fine Ottoman sword (yataghan) with lion-head hilt and scabbard, signed by Hasan, Turkey, 18th century; 74cm. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 GBP. Courtesy Sotheby's 2018.with a single-edged blade,...
View ArticleA Mughal jade-hilted dagger (khanjar) and scabbard, India, 18th century
Lot 163. A Mughal jade-hilted dagger (khanjar) and scabbard, India, 18th century; 39cm. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 GBP. Courtesy Sotheby's 2018.the jade hilt with three buds at the pommel, carved...
View ArticleA Mughal or Ottoman shagreen and gem-set hilted dagger and scabbard, India or...
Lot 164. A Mughal or Ottoman shagreen and gem-set hilted dagger and scabbard, India or Turkey, 18th-19th century; 30cm. Estimate 4,000 — 6,000 GBP. Courtesy Sotheby's 2018.the slightly curved...
View ArticleAn Ottoman sword (kilij) with ivory hilt and scabbard, Turkey, 18th century
Lot 166. An Ottoman sword (kilij) with ivory hilt and scabbard, Turkey, 18th century; 87cm. Estimate 18,000 — 25,000 GBP. Courtesy Sotheby's 2018.lightly curved watered-steel blade and ivory hilt, the...
View ArticleAn Indian sword with Firangi blade and scabbard, 17th-18th century
Lot 159. An Indian sword with Firangi blade and scabbard, 17th-18th century; 107.5cm. Estimate 12,000 — 18,000 GBP. Courtesy Sotheby's 2018.the straight watered steel blade with a gilt parasol-shaped...
View ArticleA sword (shamshir) with gilt-metal hilt and scabbard, North India, probably...
Lot 160. A sword (shamshir) with gilt-metal hilt and scabbard, North India, probably Kutch, 19th century; 90cm. Estimate 6,000 — 8,000 GBP. Courtesy Sotheby's 2018.with a slightly curved steel blade,...
View ArticleA silver and gilt-metal openwork elephant-goad (ankus), India, Bikaner, circa...
Lot 162. A silver and gilt-metal openwork elephant-goad (ankus), India, Bikaner, circa 1800; 55.5cm. Estimate 5,000 — 7,000 GBP. Courtesy Sotheby's 2018.the openwork handle with silver overlay,...
View ArticleDavid Morris Diamonds
David Morris. Important diamond necklace comprising pear, oval & round brilliant-cut diamonds. Total weight 102.81cts. © David MorrisDavid Morris. Pair of 22.30ct white diamond pear shape earrings...
View ArticleTOUTE QUESTION MÉRITE RÉPONSE
Un homme qui avait passé sa vie dans l’étude éprouvait de la jalousie pour Nasr Eddin qui lui semblait usurper sa réputation de savant.Pour le mettre à l’épreuve, il lui envoie une liste de quarante...
View ArticleMark Rothko's monumental canvas No. 7 (Dark Over Light), 1954 to highlight...
Mark Rothko, No. 7 (Dark Over Light), 1954, oil on canvas, 90 ⅛ x 58 ⅝ in. Estimate in the region of $30 million. © Christie’s Images Limited 2018.NEW YORK, NY.- Mark Rothko’s monumental canvas, No. 7...
View ArticleA rare Ming blue and white porcelain pen box, Jingdezhen area, Jiangxi...
Lot 163. A rare Ming blue and white porcelain pen box, Jingdezhen area, Jiangxi province, China, Zhengde reign (R.1506-21); 8 1/8 x 4 ¼ x 4in. (20.5 x 10.8 x 10.2cm). Estimate GBP 120,000 - GBP 150,000...
View ArticleA black, blue and white pottery dish, Safavid Iran, 17th century
Lot 71. A black, blue and white pottery dish, Safavid Iran, 17th century; 15 ¼in. (38.8cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 6,000 - GBP 8,000 (USD 8,508 - USD 11,344). © Christie’s Images Limited 2018.On short...
View ArticleA Safavid pottery dish, probably Mashhad, Iran, circa 1635
Lot 75. A Safavid pottery dish, probably Mashhad, Iran, circa 1635; 15 ½in. (39.5cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 6,000 - GBP 8,000 (USD 8,508 - USD 11,344). © Christie’s Images Limited 2018.On short straight...
View ArticleA blue and white pottery dish, probably Tabriz, Iran, circa 16th century
Lot 69. A blue and white pottery dish, probably Tabriz, Iran, circa 16th century; 14 ¼in. (36.2cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 4,000 - GBP 6,000 (USD 5,672 - USD 8,508). © Christie’s Images Limited 2018.Of...
View ArticleA monumental Safavid blue and white pottery dish, Persia, probably Kirman,...
Lot 130. A monumental Safavid blue and white pottery dish, Persia, probably Kirman, 17th century; 10.6cm. height; 53.8cm. diam. Estimate 6,000 — 8,000 GBP (8,266 - 11,022 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's...
View ArticleA Safavid soft-paste porcelain ewer, Kirman, South East Iran, mid 17th century
Lot 76. A Safavid soft-paste porcelain ewer, Kirman, South East Iran, mid 17th century; 15 3/8in. (39cm.) high. Estimate GBP 6,000 - GBP 8,000 (USD 8,508 - USD 11,344). © Christie’s Images Limited...
View ArticleA rare Kubachi figural pottery dish, Persia, Safavid, early 17th century
Lot 133. A rare Kubachi figural pottery dish, Persia, Safavid, early 17th century; 6.8cm. height; 35.5cm. diam. Estimate 25,000 — 35,000 GBP (34,443 - 48,220 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's 2018.of shallow...
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