Loading, please wait...
LOT 1842
Zoomorphic Finial Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
4 3/8 - 4 3/4 in. (123 grams total, 11.2-12 cm).
Group of two silver-coloured metal drinking-horn finials comprising: tubular body developing to an elephant's head with recurved trunk; tubular body with scale detailing, parcel-gilt monstrous head with jaws open and fish between, stopper to the fish's tail with securing chain. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of a South West London gentleman.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising four lapis lazuli scaraboid beads and a scaraboid pendant centrepiece, biconvex lapis lazuli beads with gold-coloured spacers. 42.8 grams, 61 cm long
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
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. -
Framed Watercolour Painting with Male Figures Engaged in Conversation
Persia, 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
With extensive use of liquid gold; polychrome painted scene of three male figures within a building engaged in conversation; three passers-by outside with faces raised to another figure on the roof; panels of calligraphic nastaliq text above and below; mounted in a glazed wooden frame. 689 grams, 37 x 26.5 cm
Very fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art.
