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LOT 1777
Framed Watercolour Painting of a Nobleman's Residence
PERSIA, 20TH CENTURY A.D.
18 5/8 x 12 3/4 in. (1.16 kg, 47.5 x 32.3 cm).
With two servants bringing lidded chafing dishes of food to the crouching male wearing a helmet and cuirass with a shield at his feet; below, an attendant in helmet and riding coat holds the reins of the horse; panels of nastaliq text above and below; mounted in a glazed wooden frame. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s.
The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art.
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Framed Watercolour Painting Pair by Assad Irani
Persia, early 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Each showing a nobleman standing right, leaning on a sword, concentric borders and gold-coloured stipple-effect, signed by an Iranian artist Assad Irani; both mounted in a reveal and a glazed wooden frame. 2.45 kg total, each 42 x 32 cm
Fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art. -
Roman Style Oil Lamp with Face
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
With palmette to the reflector, mask to the discus and loop to the reverse; after the antique. 35 grams, 88 mm
Collected from 1969-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
Post Medieval Bronze Trade Weight Collection
Circa 18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Mainly discoid types with a shallow recess to one broad face. 267 grams total, 23-36 mm
Acquired since the 1970s. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
