28th Oct, 2024 12:00

Arts of India and the Islamic Lands

 
  Lot 57
 

57

A LARGE KASHMIRI GILT, POLYCHROME-PAINTED AND LACQUERED PAPIER-MÂCHÉ QUR'AN HOLDER
Kashmir, Northern India, mid to late 19th century

A LARGE KASHMIRI GILT, POLYCHROME-PAINTED AND LACQUERED PAPIER-MÂCHÉ QUR'AN HOLDER
Kashmir, Northern India, mid to late 19th century

Of wide rectangular shape, opening into a typical X-like form, the body painted in polychromes and gold, each side decorated with large rectangular panels in-filled with traditional Kashmiri decorative motifs, including large boteh (paisley) leaves, cusped arabesques, stylised split palmettes, volutes and foliate meanders, each decorative element further enhanced with polychrome-painted flowering scrolls and gilt star-shaped patterns, the edges with blue and white floral bands.

37cm x 66cm folded

Sold for £11,685


 

A LARGE KASHMIRI GILT, POLYCHROME-PAINTED AND LACQUERED PAPIER-MÂCHÉ QUR'AN HOLDER
Kashmir, Northern India, mid to late 19th century

Of wide rectangular shape, opening into a typical X-like form, the body painted in polychromes and gold, each side decorated with large rectangular panels in-filled with traditional Kashmiri decorative motifs, including large boteh (paisley) leaves, cusped arabesques, stylised split palmettes, volutes and foliate meanders, each decorative element further enhanced with polychrome-painted flowering scrolls and gilt star-shaped patterns, the edges with blue and white floral bands.

37cm x 66cm folded

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)

 

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