22nd Apr, 2026 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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A GILT COPPER TEAPOT AND COFFEE SET IN THE OTTOMAN TASTE
Bosnia, 20th century
A GILT COPPER TEAPOT AND COFFEE SET IN THE OTTOMAN TASTE
Bosnia, 20th century
Comprising eighteen items: a tray, three pots, twelve cup holders (zarf), one coffee pot, and one lidded container. The surface is richly decorated with split palmettes in the traditional Ottoman taste, recalling its illustrious tombak predecessors which, from the mid-18th to the early 19th century, were strongly influenced by European fashion and produced what is commonly known as the ‘Baroque’ style, characterized by the abundance of floral ornamentation.
The tray 33.5cm diameter, the largest pot 22cm high (18)
Sold for £320
A GILT COPPER TEAPOT AND COFFEE SET IN THE OTTOMAN TASTE
Bosnia, 20th century
Comprising eighteen items: a tray, three pots, twelve cup holders (zarf), one coffee pot, and one lidded container. The surface is richly decorated with split palmettes in the traditional Ottoman taste, recalling its illustrious tombak predecessors which, from the mid-18th to the early 19th century, were strongly influenced by European fashion and produced what is commonly known as the ‘Baroque’ style, characterized by the abundance of floral ornamentation.
The tray 33.5cm diameter, the largest pot 22cm high (18)
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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