22nd Apr, 2026 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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A QAJAR MINIATURE DEPICTING A DERVISH WATCHING A STAMP MAKER
Qajar Iran, 1235 AH (1820 AD)
A QAJAR MINIATURE DEPICTING A DERVISH WATCHING A STAMP MAKER
Qajar Iran, 1235 AH (1820 AD)
Depicting a dervish in a long blue robe, intently observing a stamp maker at his workbench, surrounded by tools and materials related to stamp-making. Set within a rocky, verdant landscape. It is signed Abal Qassim and dated 1235 AH.
32cm x 21cm
Provenance: American Private Collection.
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
A QAJAR MINIATURE DEPICTING A DERVISH WATCHING A STAMP MAKER
Qajar Iran, 1235 AH (1820 AD)
Depicting a dervish in a long blue robe, intently observing a stamp maker at his workbench, surrounded by tools and materials related to stamp-making. Set within a rocky, verdant landscape. It is signed Abal Qassim and dated 1235 AH.
32cm x 21cm
Provenance: American Private Collection.
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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