28th Oct, 2024 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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AN OTTOMAN REPOUSSÉ SILVER MIRROR WITH FLORAL BOUQUET AND CORNUCOPIA
Istanbul, Ottoman Turkey, late 19th - early 20th century
AN OTTOMAN REPOUSSÉ SILVER MIRROR WITH FLORAL BOUQUET AND CORNUCOPIA
Istanbul, Ottoman Turkey, late 19th - early 20th century
Of oval shape, with a typical scalloped, flower-collared profile, with a tapering, bulbous handle, the reverse of the silver mount chased in high relief with a Westernised floral triumph with a dense bouquet issuing from a stylised cornucopia, surrounded by foliage and volutes, the mount rim on the front engraved with a frame of stylised shell and star motifs, stamped with a now-rubbed tughra mark, possibly the one of Sultan Abdulhamid II (r. 1876 - 1909), the last Ottoman sultan, next to two small sah marks.
31.3cm high
Sold for £344
AN OTTOMAN REPOUSSÉ SILVER MIRROR WITH FLORAL BOUQUET AND CORNUCOPIA
Istanbul, Ottoman Turkey, late 19th - early 20th century
Of oval shape, with a typical scalloped, flower-collared profile, with a tapering, bulbous handle, the reverse of the silver mount chased in high relief with a Westernised floral triumph with a dense bouquet issuing from a stylised cornucopia, surrounded by foliage and volutes, the mount rim on the front engraved with a frame of stylised shell and star motifs, stamped with a now-rubbed tughra mark, possibly the one of Sultan Abdulhamid II (r. 1876 - 1909), the last Ottoman sultan, next to two small sah marks.
31.3cm high
Auction: Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, 28th Oct, 2024
Following the success of our inaugural sale earlier this June, our Islamic and Indian Art department is pleased to present their upcoming auction, Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, which is now live on our website. The auction is taking place on Monday 28th October and features a curated selection of over 200 artworks showcasing the mesmerising artistic variety and kaleidoscopic cultural heritage of these distant lands. From the Mediterranean shores, Near and Middle East, the Iranian plateau, all the way to Central and South Asia, the lots in the sale cover a span of over ten centuries of outstanding artistic achievements.
For any specific query, please do not hesitate to contact our Head of Department, Beatrice Campi at beatrice@azcaauctions.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
Viewing
Viewing will take place at the following address:
Azca Auctions
188R Hammersmith Road
London, W6 7DJ
Viewing Times:
Saturday 19th Oct - 11am - 4pm
Sunday 20th Oct - 11am - 4pm
Monday 21st Oct- 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 22nd Oct - 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 23rd Oct - 10am - 4pm
Thursday 24th Oct - 10am - 4pm
Friday 25th Oct - 10am - 4pm
Saturday 26th Oct - 11am - 4pm
Sunday 27th Oct - 11am - 4pm
The sale will take place on Monday October 28th at 12pm GMT (London)
