22nd Apr, 2026 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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A LARGE SAFAVID-STYLE POTTERY TILES PANEL
Qajar Iran, 19th century
A LARGE SAFAVID-STYLE POTTERY TILES PANEL
Qajar Iran, 19th century
Composed of twelve pottery tiles decorated in the cuerda seca technique, depicting a cypress flanked by two deers, surrounded by birds, blossoming branches, and a row of clouds in the upper section, all set against a blue background and framed by floral scrolls on a white ground. Such panels would have decorated wealthy palaces, like the examples in the Victoria and Albert Museum (Acc. nos. 7:22-1877 and 4:1–60-1877), which are recorded as coming from the south gate of the Tope Maidan in Tehran.
70cm x 93cm
Sold for £861
A LARGE SAFAVID-STYLE POTTERY TILES PANEL
Qajar Iran, 19th century
Composed of twelve pottery tiles decorated in the cuerda seca technique, depicting a cypress flanked by two deers, surrounded by birds, blossoming branches, and a row of clouds in the upper section, all set against a blue background and framed by floral scrolls on a white ground. Such panels would have decorated wealthy palaces, like the examples in the Victoria and Albert Museum (Acc. nos. 7:22-1877 and 4:1–60-1877), which are recorded as coming from the south gate of the Tope Maidan in Tehran.
70cm x 93cm
Auction: Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, 22nd Apr, 2026
We are excited to present our Islamic and Indian Art Auction.
The sale brings together a remarkable collection of rare textiles, lacquerwear, woodwork, manuscripts and more. Featuring a 13th century bronze Ayyubid candlestick (lot 29), a monumental Indian silver-overlaid wooden footstool (lot 140) and an Ottoman calligraphic silk lampas panel from the inner covering of the Ka’ba (lot 166).
One further unmissable highlight is the beautifully enamelled 18 carat gold pocket watch by Breguet et Fils, produced for the Ottoman market (lot 148). We are delighted also to present further pieces from the collection of Mr Georges Antaki in this auction, which promises something of interest for all collectors interested in Islamic and Indian art.
Sale date(s) & Start time:
22 Apr 2026 12:00 BST
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