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LOT 1876
Terracotta Opium Pipe and Other Artefact Group
CIRCA 17TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 1 7/8 in. (98 grams total, 25-48 mm).
The group comprising two complete bowls with geometric ornament; three partial stems, also decorated to varying degrees; together with other miscellaneous items. [7, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx an important Dutch collection; acquired on the European art market in the 1970s.
Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
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Framed Watercolour Painting Pair by Assad Irani
Persia, early 19th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £111
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. -
Framed Watercolour Painting
Persia, late 19th-early 20th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Composed of four columns of text divided by a watercolour scene showing two noblemen seated beneath a tree, attendants serving food and drink, Indian workmanship on older paper; mounted in a reveal and an unglazed wooden frame. 656 grams, 49 x 37 cm
Fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art. -
Gold Viking Style Earrings
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £234
Each composed of a penannular hoop adorned with hollow bulbs, granulated bead collar and egg-shaped bulb to the base. 4.08 grams total, 30-31 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
