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LOT 1861
Large Calligraphic Carnelian Gem in Silver-Coloured Metal Pendant
LATE 20TH CENTURY A.D.
2 5/8 in. (45 grams, 68 mm).
The scalloped frame with articulate bail, cut and polished carnelian plaque inscribed with calligraphic Arabic script and ornate floral sprigs; pierced geometric flower and possible maker's marks in comma-shaped cartouches to reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon collection since the 1980s.
Property of a Canadian family.
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LOT 1861
Large Calligraphic Carnelian Gem in Silver-Coloured Metal Pendant
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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Victorian Silver Button Set with Cut Gems
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Comprising a set of five matching buttons with facetted faux amethyst gems set in silver dome-backed settings with loops for attachment; held in the original leatherette, silk and velvet lined hinged case. 10.73 grams total, 12 mm wide each
From an old English collection formed before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. -
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Large Silver Calligraphic Inlaid Bird
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £598
Formed in the round standing with wings folded, stylised anatomical and feather detailing, silver inlaid flowering vines, guilloche, 'net' and other elaborate detailing, calligraphic roundel to breast and neck; tear-shaped void to head with hinge for a lid. 1.6 kg, 33.5 cm high
London collection since the 1980s. Property of a Canadian family. -
Framed Watercolour Court Scene Painting
Persia, 19th-early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
Depicting a court scene with assembled crowd of courtiers and attendants, one in European dress, before a potentate seated beneath a canopy; panel of nastaliq text above; mounted in a glazed wooden frame. 2.7 kg, 66 x 49.5 cm
Very fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art.
