Auction Preview: An Auction of Islamic & Oriental Works of Art at John Nicholson Auctioneers, Haslemere, May 23
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What: An Auction of Islamic & Oriental Works of ArtWhere: John Nicholson Auctioneers, Longfield, Midhurst Road, Fernhurst, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 3HA, UKWhen: May 23, 10:30 AM BSTPublic Viewing: May17th 10am-5pm BST, May 18th 10am-2pm BST, May 20th 9am-5Auction Preview: An Auction of Islamic & Oriental Works of Art at John Nicholson Auctioneers, Haslemere, May 23
What: An Auction of Islamic & Oriental Works of ArtWhere: John Nicholson Auctioneers, Longfield, Midhurst Road, Fernhurst, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 3HA, UKWhen: May 23, 10:30 AM BSTPublic Viewing: May17th 10am-5pm BST, May 18th 10am-2pm BST, May 20th 9am-5pm BST, May 21st 9am-5pm BST, May 22nd 9am-5pm BST and morning of sale from 9am BSTTop Lots at the Sale:— «An Islamic Ilkhanid Monumental lustre tile,» Persia, 13th/14th century - Relief moulded glazed fritware, over-painted with lustre, in the form of a mihrab containing five lines of cobalt blue calligraphy, surrounded by a border register of similar calligraphy, on a white ground densely lustre-painted with leafy tendrils for a closely related Ilkhanid tile. Featured at lot 1402. Estimate: 25,500 USD - 38,200 USD.— «3-Abstract-D/Black & White, 2009» - Lee Sun-Don (Chinese, 1959-); Oil on Canvas and Collage, Signed and Dated 2009, and Inscribed 'Venice'. Measured at 40.5« x 40.5». Featured at lot 1838. Estimate: 12,700 USD - 25,500 USD.— «A Japanese Meiji Period Bronze & Mixed Metal Hawk On Stand» - The hawk with gilded detailing sat upon its solid bronze & silver mounted stand, the central section of the stand with an intertwined shakudo patinated dragon again with gilded highlights. Measured at 58.5cm high x 20.8cm wide 26cm deep. Featured at lot 1691. Estimate: 7,650 USD - 10,200 USD.— «A Superb Pair of 19th Century Persian Pierced Brass Peacocks» - With turquoise beading, they stand with tail plumes and wings outstretched standing on octagonal bases. Measured at 60cm high. Featured at lot 1228. Estimate: 6,350 USD - 8,900 USD.— «A Fine Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Bronze & Mixed Metal Pear Shaped Vases» - Finely decorated with the use of mixed metals and hand painted enamels to depicts butterflies above a spray of native flora to both sides of each vase. Each measure 21.3cm high x 11.5cm wide. Featured at lot 1782. Estimate: 5,100 USD - 7,650 USD.— «A Good Japanese Meiji Period Carved Wood Okimono Of Tametomo & Oni» - The main figure tametomo seated upon a rocky outcrop wearing his traditional attire, holding a fan in one hand and a bow in the other, trying to steal his bow is an oni , the base of this okimono bearing an incised signature of the artist that looks to read 'masatame'. Measured at 25cm high x 26.5cm wide x 15.5cm. Featured at lot 1696. Estimate: 5,100 USD - 7,650 USD.— «Two Very Important Silver Persian Palestinian Boxes» - One gifted by Amir Abbas Hoveyda - The Prime Minister and the others to MR. C.A.E. O'brien -Chairman of the Board Iranian Oil Companies by Ardeshir Zahedi - Member of Foreign Affairs. Measured at one box 18cm x 18cm x 4cm, the other 19cm x 12cm x 5.5cm. Featured at lot 1234. Estimate: 5,100 USD - 6,350 USD.For details, visit: https://www.liveauctioneers.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the salehttps://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more