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Lot 755
Haji Jalili Prayer Rug Iranian Azerbaijan, late 19th century The madder field with two lions flanked by columns beneath the Mihrab centred by a hanging lamp, the upper ivory spandrels with a lattice of floral vines enclosed by ivory, leaf and flowerhead borders, flanked by triple meandering vine guard stripes, 186cm by 132cm See illustration The Property of a Gentleman In the late 19th century some of the finest rugs and carpets made in Iran came from the town of Marand some 40 miles north West of Tabriz. The workshops owned by one Haji Jalili produced a small number of outstanding weavings. These rugs and carpets remain much sort after today. For further notes and illustrations of Haji Jalili weavings see Rugs and Carpets, page 75, by Andrew Middleton, pub. by Michell Beazley in 1996Ends and selvedges complete. Pile fair/good. Close clipped. 120517
Lot 762
Good Narrow Heriz Runner Iranian Azerbaijan, 1st quarter 20th century The madder field with a column of polychrome flowerheads flanked by tribal devices and zoomorphic motifs enclosed by borders of stylised meandering vines and ivory guard stripes, 327cm by 80cm See illustration NB DatedBoth ends complete. Selvedges original and complete. Pile fair/good. Circa 1900 110417
Lot 790
Kashan Rug Central Iran, circa 1930 The ivory field of flowering vines around an indigo pole medallion framed by spandrels and deep indigo borders of palmettes and meandering scrolling vines flanked by carnation guard stripes, 208cm by 127cm The Property of a Gentleman Weaving in Kashan originated hundreds of years ago. During the 20th century rugs such as this example were rightly prized throughout the Western world for the excellency of their weave, lustrous wool and dye qualityBoth ends probably missing outer blue plain guard stripe. Selvedges complete but slight curling. Pile close-clipped and in good condition. 120517
Lot 766
''AK'' Tekke Rug Emirate of Bukhara, circa 1900 The ivory field with two columns of ''Salor'' güls enclosed by borders of hooked motifs and diamond güls flanked by lady finger guard stripes, 190cm by 145cm See illustrationOne end complete and blanket stitch. One end with slight loss into lady finger guard stripe. Selvedges complete. Pile close-clipped - in good condition. Would benefit from cleaning.
Lot 803
An Ivory Figure of a Saint, probably South German, 17th century, wearing flowing robes standing on a scroll pedestal, 22cm high See illustrationSome drilled holes to reverse of figure. Cracks to body of figure. Some replacement parts and losses. Some typical splits, losses and discolouring. 050617
Lot 786
Fine Afshar Rug South East Iran, 19th century The deep indigo field with four latch hook diamond medallions surrounded by numerous tribal motifs framed by spandrels and ivory Harshang and flowerhead borders flanked by sawtooth guard stripes, 214cm by 147cm See illustration The Property of a Gentleman Ends both missing two plain outer guard stripes (probably 4 rows). Selvedges replaced. Pile generally good. 230517
Lot 794
Fine Isfahan Rug Central Iran, circa 1950 The ivory field of scrolling vines centred by a flowerhead medallion framed by spandrels and mushroom borders of palmettes and leafy vines flanked by double guard stripes, signed in Farsi at one end and woven on silk, 235cm by 151cmBoth ends complete with webs and fringes but some discolouration. Selvedges original and complete. Pile generally good. Might benefit from cleaning,
Lot 792
Joshaghan Carpet Central Iran, circa 1960 The ice blue field with a lattice of stylised plants centred by an ivory stepped medallion framed by madder borders of angular meandering vines flanked by ivory guard stripes and arrowhead minor guard stripes, 351cm by 234cm Signed in outer guard stripe Signed Rahumi Brothers The signing of Iranian carpets is not uncommon and is seen on weavings from Mashad, Tabriz and Isfahan. A signature on a Joshaghan is however rare The Property of a GentlemanEnds complete and original. Selvedges original and complete. Pile very good.
Lot 756
Fine Shirvan Rug East Caucasus, 19th century The deep indigo field with a column of stepped polychrome latch hook medallions surrounded by numerous tribal and geometric motifs enclosed by ivory borders of polychrome hooked motifs flanked by barber poles and sky blue outer borders, 253cm by 128cm See illustration The Property of a GentlemanBoth ends with webs. Selvedges (cotton) mostly original but some old replaced sections. Pile close-clipped, generally good but areas of black/brown corrosion. 160517
Lot 799
Sultanabad Carpet West Iran, circa 1920 The tomato red field of diamond lattice design containing stylised palmettes and vines enclosed by indigo borders of stylised meandering floral vines flanked by ivory spandrels, 370cm by 291cm See illustrationBoth ends with web but some discolouration and losses. Piled ends complete. Selvedges original and complete. Pile generally very good. Slightly low in one diamond in field.
Lot 546
Johann Philipp Ferdinand Preiss (German, 1882-1943): ''Sun Worshipper'', A Cold-Painted Bronze and Ivory Figure, of a young woman, wearing a short dress, on a sectional green onyx base, signed F.Preiss on the onyx, 19cm See illustration Literature: Shayo (Alberto) Ferdinand Preiss, Art Deco Sculptor The fire and the flame, Suffolk, 2005, p.178
Lot 791
Fine Kashgai Rug South West Iran, 19th century The abrashed sky blue field with numerous flowers, flowerheads and serrated leaves around an ivory stepped octagon framed by madder spandrels and narrow borders of angular meandering vines flanked by further borders and barbers' poles, the ends with chevron bands, 270cm by 153cm See illustration The Property of a Gentleman The Kashgai were the largest and most powerful tribe of South West Iran. They were refined tribal weaves. The weavers have used excellent vegetable dye and fine lustrous wool in the making of this rugOne end retaining parts of the web. Both ends with tassels fraying and nibbled into the corners of the piled areas. Original selvedges but fraying. Pile generally good, minor line of rucking approx 10cm. 120517
Lot 802
Giovanni Antonio Gualterio (Rome, act.1582-1620): An Ivory of Christ Crucified, monogrammed and dated 1613, 31cm high, on a later cross with ivory plaque and attendant saints on a reliquary base See illustration For a similar example monogrammed and dated 1585 see Sotheby's, 10.12.15, lot 386. Another similar example is recorded dated 1614 and these form part of a group of similar sculptures produced for various clients including Cardinal Fernando de Medici, other examples are in the Grünes Gewölbe in Dresden, the Duke of Riva's Collection in Madrid, and in a private collection in Paris. See also Trusted (Marjorie) Baroque and Later Ivories, Victoria & Albert Museum, London, 2013, catalogue no.284Christ's left hand replaced. Right arm repaired. Some deep age related splitting throughout. Items missing to head. Figures to base with significant age related splitting. Plaque with repair and some splitting. Base with losses and lifting to veneers. 170317
Lot 289
A Rare 18ct Gold Pocket Chronometer with Original Mahogany Deck Box, signed Dent, Watchmaker to the Queen, London, No.6099, 1842, gilt fusee movement signed and numbered 6099, chronometer detent escapement, free sprung blued helical hairspring, bimetallic compensation balance with timing screws and weights, diamond endstone, gold coloured dial with Roman numerals, seconds dial, blued steel moon hands, engine turned back cover, ribbed band, inside back cover with maker's mark HH and numbered 6099, London hallmark, 50mm wide, with original outer mahogany box, lid with an inlaid ivory plaque signed Dent and numbered 6099 see illustration 07.06.17, Case with surface scratches, back cover engine turning is rubbed, gold marks are slightly rubbed to the pendant and inside the case back, dial with small scratches, dial numerals are slightly faded, hand setting correctly, winding smoothly, movement in going order, total watch weight 93.7g, outer mahogany box with small scratches and small chips to the edges in parts.
Lot 815
A 19th century Spanish ivory inlaid ebonised writing cabinet, the front inlaid with a figure if a Spanish gent and falling to enclose a leather skiver and open interior, 59cm H x 53cm W x 36cm D, with a similar cabinet interior of eight drawers around a central door inlaid with a figure of a lady, 44cm H x 39cm W x 17cm D (the drawer section does not fit into the other section (2) (as found)
Lot 374
A 19th century oval miniature, watercolour on ivory, depicting a a seated women sewing within an interior with landscape view beyond, within gilt frame with label for 'Chas G Smithers', along with an allegoric figural spill vase, modelled as the frog chorus, 12cm high, a white metal filigree lobed tray, 9.7cm wide, a carved hardwood figure of two monkeys, 15.5cm high along with a brass knocker and candlestick and a silver plated capstan inkwell (7)
Lot 187
A selection of silver items to include, a three division cigarette tray with Celtic design, Charles S Green & Co Ltd, Birmingham 1960, a silver topped and guilloche enamelled scent bottle, another silver topped scent bottle, a pair of George III sugar tongs, a cased thimble, James Swann & Son, Birmingham 1923, a trumpet shaped posy vase, M Bros, Birmingham, a silver and mother of pearl fruit knife and further silver items along with a selection of silver plate to include a hip flask and cased plated items including ivory handled fish servers etc (Qty) (at fault)
Lot 370
Gentlemans Interest: An Edwardian tan leather travelling case, with metal, wood and ivory fittings, with original strap, 26cm, an upright gentlemans travelling case with bone, treen and metal fittings, a black leather gentlemans travelling case with chrome and ivorine fittings, and a tan leather writing case, (4)
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