28th Oct, 2024 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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AN HISPANO-MORESQUE ALHAMBRA-STYLE POLYCHROME-PAINTED POTTERY BOX WITH COPPER GILT MOUNTS
Possibly Spain or Portugal, second half 19th century
AN HISPANO-MORESQUE ALHAMBRA-STYLE POLYCHROME-PAINTED POTTERY BOX WITH COPPER GILT MOUNTS
Possibly Spain or Portugal, second half 19th century
Of rectangular shape, resting on four compressed globular copper gilt feet part of the metal mounts, the exterior of the pottery box moulded and painted in polychromes in the style of Hispano-Moresque ceramics and Islamic Spain's tiles, featuring typical lobed arches deriving from yellow-painted split palmette scrolls, containing stylised Kufic Arabic inscriptions in white, lobed rosette roundels in blue and white, arabesques fillings in green and cusped palmettes in blue, the interior washed in light green against a milky white ground.
10cm x 11.5cm x 7cm
Sold for £615
AN HISPANO-MORESQUE ALHAMBRA-STYLE POLYCHROME-PAINTED POTTERY BOX WITH COPPER GILT MOUNTS
Possibly Spain or Portugal, second half 19th century
Of rectangular shape, resting on four compressed globular copper gilt feet part of the metal mounts, the exterior of the pottery box moulded and painted in polychromes in the style of Hispano-Moresque ceramics and Islamic Spain's tiles, featuring typical lobed arches deriving from yellow-painted split palmette scrolls, containing stylised Kufic Arabic inscriptions in white, lobed rosette roundels in blue and white, arabesques fillings in green and cusped palmettes in blue, the interior washed in light green against a milky white ground.
10cm x 11.5cm x 7cm
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)
