All Lots

SELECT: Spring Estates 2016 22 lots

Turkoman silver gilt pendant

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Description

19th c., set with carnelian cabochons, silver content untested, 6"h x 4.75w

Condition

Good/fair, shows age, rubbing

Sold $225

Est.

$100 - $150

Indo Persian ruby-colored cabochon, pearl brooch

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Description

19th/20th c., 2.25"l x 2.75"w

Condition

Overall good/fair, oxidation and dings to gilding, scratches to cabochons, shows age and use

Sold $650

Est.

$300 - $500

Islamic chip carved hardwood strong box

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Description

Possibly 17th c. Fatimid, with iron mounts, later presented as a gift, bottom engraved "S.P 1665, TOGETHER WITH a similarly styled box with sliding lid, 3.75"h x 6.75"w x 5.75"d (larger)

Condition

Overall good, chips, shrinkage, warping, oxidation, sun fading, lacking original hardware elements

Sold $350

Est.

$300 - $500

Islamic archaic hardstone road sign

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Description

18th c., man on horse in relief, with inscription, 18"h x 10"w x 4"d

Condition

Overall good, natural inclusions to stone, grime and black marks to verso

Sold $1,300

Est.

$300 - $500

Moroccan Berber Tribe silk embroidered textile

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Description

18th/19th c., polychrome geometric pattern on pale orange ground, silk on cotton, 42"h x 25"w (total), plexi frame

Condition

Good/fair, shows age and handling, loss of embroidery, darkening, stains, not examined out of frame

Sold $225

Est.

$250 - $350

Near pair Islamic bronze capstan candlesticks

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Description

18th/19th c., one example with calligraphic decoration, 21.25"h x 9"dia.

Condition

Overall fair/poor, finish distress commensurate with age and use, oxidation, chips, nicks, wax remains

Sold $150

Est.

$300 - $500

Large Middle Eastern embroidered Suzani

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Description

19th c., embroidery on textile, central medallion with geometric and floral decoration, 76"h x 48.5"w (total), matted and framed

Condition

Fair, toning, stitching loss, stains, sun fading

Sold $375

Est.

$600 - $800

(8) Antique Islamic Koran / Qu'ran pages

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Description

18th/19th c., hand calligraphed unbound pages, 9.5"h x 4.75"w (sight, each), framed en suite under glass

Condition

Good/fair, toning, creases, ripple to paper

Sold $375

Est.

$300 - $500

Antique Persian lusterware vase

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Description

19th/20th c., mounted as a lamp, decorated with gazelle and peacocks, 13"h x 8.75"dia. (excl. fittings)

Condition

Good/fair, rubbing, surface flake, drilled and mounted as lamp

Sold $200

Est.

$250 - $350

Persian School, pair paintings

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Description

Persian School (18th/19th century), Tea ceremonies, pigment on paper, 8.5"h x 5.5"w (sight), matted and framed

Condition

Fair, shows age, craquelure, pigment loss, restorations

Sold $225

Est.

$400 - $600

Indo-Persian enamel bowl with underplate

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Description

19th/20th c., decorated with birds and flowers, unmarked, 3.25"h x 7.25"dia. (incl. underplate)

Condition

Overall good, shows age and use, rubbing, dings, repair to break in rim of bowl

Sold $50

Est.

$100 - $150

(2) Islamic calligraphic manuscript sheets

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Description

18th/19th c., tempera and ink on paper, 9.5"h x 11.25"w (sheet), matted and giltwood frame

Condition

Fair, foxing, damp stains, darkening, rubbing, tears

Sold $325

Est.

$250 - $350

Pair Persian enameled vase lamps

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Description

19th/20th c., possibly Ardabil, hand painted floral and geometric decoration, 20.5"h x 4"squ. (incl. fittings)

Condition

Fair, drilled as lamps, enamel rubbed, craquelure, chips to bases

Passed

Est.

$100 - $150

Persian School, (3) miniature paintings

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Description

Persian School (18th/19th century), Three manuscript miniature pages with calligraphic inscription, pigment on paper, 9.25"h x 5.75"w (center panel, sight), 9.5"h x 5"w (outer panels, sight), matted and framed en suite

Condition

Good/fair, pigment loss, crease lines, damp stains, darkening, mat burn

Sold $200

Est.

$300 - $500

Persian Sultanabad ceramic dish

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Description

8th c., cobalt decoration, 2.5"h x 8.75"dia.

Condition

Fair, condition commensurate with age and use, pigment loss, glaze loss, chips, restorations, cracks and hairlines

Passed

Est.

$500 - $700

(3) Persian Kashmir manuscript pages

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Description

Persian Kashmir School (18th/19th Century), incl. two pages of calligraphy and one miniature painting Bhagwat, tempera and ink on paper, 13.5"h x 9.25"w (sight, larger), 10.5"h x 5.25"w (sight, smaller)

Condition

Appears good, toning commensurate with age, stains, losses, fold lines

Sold $1,000

Est.

$400 - $600

Indo-Persian School, painting

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Description

Indo-Persian School (19th century), Portrait of an archer, colors (gouache) on paper, signature visible, 9"h x 7"w (sheet), framed under glass

Condition

Good/fair, restorations probable

Sold $325

Est.

$400 - $600

Sadegh Tabrizi, painting

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Description

Sadegh Tabrizi (Iranian, b. 1939), Couple on horseback, oil on canvas, signed "S. Tabrizi", lower left, 17.25"h x 13.25"w (sight), framed

Condition

Good, original, varnish yellowed

Sold $800

Est.

$800 - $1,200

Mughal 18k gold hardstone tawiz pendant

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Description

19th/20th c., with incised scripture, with associated 14k gold chain, chain: 19.5"l, pendant: 1.75"h x 1.75"w (incl. fitting)

Condition

Overall good, inclusions to stone, light surface scratches, no major damage observed, gold untested

Sold $425

Est.

$500 - $700

Persian School, painting

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Description

Persian School (late 19th/20th Century), Battle scene, miniature painting, signed illegibly, upper right, 4.25"h x 8.5"w (panel), unframed

Condition

Good, some yellowing and wear to paint surface

Sold $125

Est.

$200 - $300

Indo-Persian School, gouache painting

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Description

Indo-Persian School (19th Century), Holy man and musicians, gouache on paper, signed (inscribed), upper right, 6.5" x 4.75" (sight), matted and framed

Condition

Good, stains, not examined out of frame

Sold $3,250

Est.

$250 - $350

(2) Persian silver footed bowls

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Description

20th c., with engraved decoration, both with hallmarks to underside, one weighted example, 2.5"h x 12"dia. (larger), approx. 44.12 ozt. (total)

Condition

Overall good, rubbing, dings, polish wear, shows use and handling

Sold $500

Est.

$400 - $600

SELECT: Fall Estates 2016 3 lots

Persian School, portrait painting

Passed

Description

Persian School (19th/20th century), Man reading, pigment on paper, 7"h x 5"w (sight), matted and framed under glass

Condition

Good/fair, tear to upper right quadrant, puncture to hair, pigment loss, has shifted in frame

Starting Bid

$125

Passed

Est.

$250 - $350

Middle Eastern polychrome tile inset pedestal

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Description

Early 20th c., 29.5"h x 14"squ.

Condition

Fair, restorations to stretcher and legs, paint rubbed, shrinkage, insect damage, unstable

Starting Bid

$50

Sold $175

Est.

$100 - $150

Antique Middle Eastern reverse painted mirror

Passed

Description

20th c., with mosaic inset decoration, 31"l x 25"w (overall)

Condition

Good, shows age, chips to wood, scratches, some losses, hairlines to glass

Starting Bid

$125

Passed

Est.

$250 - $350

SELECT: Spring Estates 6 lots

1915 Egyptian Order of the Nile medal

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Description

1915, Egypt, Order of the Nile (Nishan al-Nil), Commander Grade medal framed with letter in Arabic, silver, gilt enamel, etched glass and silk ribbon on velvet backing, 22"h x 8"w (sight, including letter), 26"h x 14.5"w (framed)

Condition

Good, not examined out of frame

Starting Bid

$350

Sold $450

Est.

$700 - $1,000

Large Timurid/Safavid blue and white ceramic bowl

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Description

Timurid/Safavid Period, probably Iranian, with two applique rows of garland separated by radiating applique motifs, 8"h x 17.5"w x 17.5"d

Condition

Fair, craquelure and chips throughout, firing marks, some loss along rim

Starting Bid

$250

Sold $750

Est.

$500 - $700

Group (2) early Islamic documents

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Description

Safavid/Timurid, (2) framed pieces incl. a Firman and an astrological illustration, Firman has numerous official stamps verso, Firman 17"h x 12"w (sight), 18.25"h x 13.5"w (framed), astrological illustration 8.5"h x 6.5" (sheet), 14"h x 12"w (framed)

NOTES/LITERATURE
A "Firman" in early Persian culture was a document signed by a religious cleric issuing a decree. Firman translates to "Decree" in arabic.

Condition

Good, both show signs of age, fold lines and warping

Starting Bid

$150

Sold $550

Est.

$300 - $500

Persian School, pair paintings

Passed

Description

Persian School (18th/19th c.), Birds and foliage in vibrant colors, oil on board, 13"h x 9.25"w, (sight),15.5"h x 19"w (framed)

Condition

Good, some minor signs of age

Starting Bid

$250

Passed

Est.

$500 - $700

Pair antique Persian doors/shutters

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Description

18th/19th c., Iran, rosette and leaf carved frame inset with copper panels bearing repousse relief botanical images, reverse side with polychrome painted image of the front, 74.5"h x 28" w 2.5"d

Condition

Good, paint loss, chips, generally attractive aged surface and expected losses

Starting Bid

$500

Sold $1,100

Est.

$1,000 - $1,500

Indo-Persian School, drawing

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Description

Indo-Persian School (16th c.), Saffarid Warriors on Camels, c.1560, tempera on paper, 6.25"h x 4.25"w (sight), 13.75"h x 10"w (framed)

Condition

Good, strong color, minor buckling and staining

Starting Bid

$1,000

Sold $1,500

Est.

$2,000 - $3,000

SELECT: 3 Day Auction 3 lots

Damascus inlaid tabletop chest of drawers

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Description

19th c., Syria, miniature 11 drawer cabinet with Damascus-style mahogany, ebony, mother-of-pearl, and bone inlays, 9"h x 14"l x 9.5"d

Condition

Poor, significant inlay loss to top and sides

Starting Bid

$150

Sold $1,200

Est.

$300 - $500

Damascus carved and inlaid occasional table

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Description

19th c., hardwood table with intricately relief-carved octagonal top inlaid with mother-of-pearl stars and islamic script boarder decoration, over open fretwork frieze, on stretcher-joined carved and inlaid octagonal legs, 30"h x 28"l x 18"w

Condition

Good/fair, inlay losses, rubbing to finish, particularly on edges, additional new reinforcement screws on underside

Starting Bid

$150

Sold $150

Est.

$300 - $500

Spanish Moorish miniature triptych mirror

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Description

Early 20th c., gilt iron with inset silver mirrored glass, in three hinged sections with intricate Persian damascene decoration, each section stamped "CANIZARES / 1 CAS JERONIMO 1/ MADRID" verso, 4"h x 6"w (fully opened)

Condition

Good, oxidation to mirror silver, minor gilt loss

Starting Bid

$100

Sold $850

Est.

$200 - $300

ABC: 3 Day Auction 2 lots

Egyptian School, papyrus painting

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Description

Egyptian School (20th c.), Pharaoh with hieroglyphics, gilt/paint on papyrus paper, no apparent signature, certificate verifying papyrus paper verso, 25.5"h x 33"w (sheet), 33.25"h x 41.25"w (framed)

Condition

Good, nicely mounted and framed, not examined out of frame

Starting Bid

$50

Sold $100