TWO CARVED WOODEN LANDSCAPE VIEWS OF THE ISLAMIC HOLY SITES, MECCA AND MEDINA
Possibly India or Ottoman Provinces, 20th century
Each wooden plaque of rectangular shape, deeply carved with horizontal landscape views of the two holiest sites of Islam, one plaque featuring the inner compound of Kaba in Mecca, the latter the inner courtyard of the Masjid an-Nabawi and the mosque's minarets in Medina, each view encased within a band of cusped calligraphic cartouches with salat al-tasabeeh, a collection of Arabic prayers praising Allah and his qualities, interspersed amidst roundels bearing the name of Allah, set in wooden frames.
43cm x 57.5cm
Provenance: Millon Auctions, Paris, France, Arts d'Orient, 21 July 2020, lot 342.
TWO CARVED WOODEN LANDSCAPE VIEWS OF THE ISLAMIC HOLY SITES, MECCA AND MEDINA
Possibly India or Ottoman Provinces, 20th century
Each wooden plaque of rectangular shape, deeply carved with horizontal landscape views of the two holiest sites of Islam, one plaque featuring the inner compound of Kaba in Mecca, the latter the inner courtyard of the Masjid an-Nabawi and the mosque's minarets in Medina, each view encased within a band of cusped calligraphic cartouches with salat al-tasabeeh, a collection of Arabic prayers praising Allah and his qualities, interspersed amidst roundels bearing the name of Allah, set in wooden frames.
43cm x 57.5cm
Provenance: Millon Auctions, Paris, France, Arts d'Orient, 21 July 2020, lot 342.
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)