28th Oct, 2024 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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THREE QAJAR LOOSE LACQUERED PAPIER-MÂCHÉ BOOK BINDINGS WITH GOL O BOLBOL MOTIF
Iran, 19th century
THREE QAJAR LOOSE LACQUERED PAPIER-MÂCHÉ BOOK BINDINGS WITH GOL O BOLBOL MOTIF
Iran, 19th century
Each of rectangular shape, painted in polychromes, gilt, and lacquered, comprising two book bindings decorated on both sides with floral triumphs including large roses, daisies, carnations, hyacinths and irises, livened by birds perched on the flowers' stems, and moths flying around, encased within golden vegetal bands and rules; and a larger single cover with the typical Qajar topos of the rose and nightingale (gol o bolbol), signed at the top Raqam-e Amin Zar..., encased within an illuminated decorative band of stylised lotus flower and foliage scrolls on black, the reverse plain.
17.4cm x 10.5cm each smaller binding
25cm x 15.5cm the larger cover
Provenance: Christie's South Kensington (London), 21 October 2016, part of lot 226.
THREE QAJAR LOOSE LACQUERED PAPIER-MÂCHÉ BOOK BINDINGS WITH GOL O BOLBOL MOTIF
Iran, 19th century
Each of rectangular shape, painted in polychromes, gilt, and lacquered, comprising two book bindings decorated on both sides with floral triumphs including large roses, daisies, carnations, hyacinths and irises, livened by birds perched on the flowers' stems, and moths flying around, encased within golden vegetal bands and rules; and a larger single cover with the typical Qajar topos of the rose and nightingale (gol o bolbol), signed at the top Raqam-e Amin Zar..., encased within an illuminated decorative band of stylised lotus flower and foliage scrolls on black, the reverse plain.
17.4cm x 10.5cm each smaller binding
25cm x 15.5cm the larger cover
Provenance: Christie's South Kensington (London), 21 October 2016, part of lot 226.
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)
