Past Auctions 11 Auctions

A MESMERISING QUR’AN, RASULID OR MAMLUK, 14TH CENTURY Arabic manuscript on paper, 468 folios, 13 lines of black naskh script, sura headings in gold thuluth outlined in black, gold florish verse markers, marginal gold thuluth words; hizb, sajda, juz, diagonal marginal notes in red, sura al-Fatiha and sura -Baqara headings written in white thuluth reserved on gold ground, setin illuminated lapis and gold cartouches, issuing a roundel to the margin outlined with blue, opening bifolio with double carpet page with geometric panels between strapwork bands with calligraphic cartouches above and below, in contemporaneous typical Mamluk geometrical design leather binding. 32 x 25 cm
Thu 31st October 2024 from 2pm
London
A MAMLUK STYLE REVIVAL, LARGE SILVER INLAID BOWL, SYRIA, 19TH CENTURY Of circular form, resting on a short foot, the interior repousse with a central medallion adorned with Arabic inscription, chase with arabesques, further Arabic inscriptions and scrolling arabesques within cartouches and bands 2210 gr 40 cm rim dia 19 cm base dia
Mon 30th September 2024 from 2:30pm
London
4 PHOTOGRAPHS OF EGYPTIAN MAHMALS IN MECCA, OTTOMAN EMPIRE, LATE 19TH CENTURY Each depicting the mahmal with the tughra of Ottoman Sultan and the name of the Khedive of Egypt, carried on the back of camels, with officials, soldiers and crowds of people in the procession largest 30 x 20cm smallest 25 x 20cm Mahmal, also known as , was central to the pilgrimage from Cairo to Mecca. They were crucial part of the Surre Regiment, also known as The Surre’i Humayun Alayi, a charity gift caravan that went from Istanbul and Cairo to Mecca. This group was responsible for delivering money and gifts (known as Surre) to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. It is also believd that sending the Kaa’ba cover (kiswah) along with the Surre, an old tradition, started in the Ottomans during the time of Suleyman the Magnificient. The new Kaaba cover was usually woven in Cairo and sent with the Surre procession. The old one was brought to Istanbul on the return of the Surre procession. Each year, a ceremony marked the official start of the Surre-i Humayun journey in the month of Recep. The Sultan himself would attend this ceremony before the regiment departed Istanbul on the 12th of Recep. Once they reached Damascus, a designated official (the Surre Emini) would hand over the valuables to the Governor of Damascus. The Governor then ensured safe transport and distribution of the Surre to Mecca. Following the distribution, the leader of Mecca (the Sharif) would send a message of gratitude back to the Sultan. This long-standing tradition came to an end after World War I. With the Ottoman defeat, the Surre was no longer sent to Damascus, and the practice ceased altogether
Fri 27th September 2024 from 2:30pm
London
5 FOLIOS FROM DAGISTAN QURAN, CENTRAL ASIA, 18TH CENTURY Arabic manuscript on paper, 12ll. of black naskh script, four dots in brown and red as verse markers, vocalisation in black, text set within double red lines, surah headings in red naskh set within rectangular cartouche extending vertically into the margin with a decorative finial,, reminding words and marginal words in black, some foxing and repairs, folio 34.6 x 21.5cm, text 28 x 15.2cm Quran XX Surah Al-Haj vv. 37 (part) - vv. 45 (part) / vv. 45 (part) - vv. 53 (part) vv. 53 (part) - vv. 62 (part) / vv. 62 (part) - vv. 71 (part) Quran LXXXIX Surah Al-Fajr vv. 23 Quran XC Surah Al-Balad vv. 1-17 / vv. 18 till end - Surah XCII vv. 6 Quran XXIII Surah Al-Muminun vv. 12 (part) - vv. 21 / vv. 22 - vv. 31 (part) Quran LXXIII Surah Al-Muzzemmil vv. 20 (part) - Surah Al Mudassir v. 7 (part) / vv. 7 (part) - vv. 31 (part)
Ends Thu 17th October 2024 from 2pm
London
AN ANGLO-INDIAN CARVED WOODEN BOX WITH GOD FIGURES, LATE 19TH CENTURY, Of rectangular form, resting on a flat wooden base, surmounted by a hinged lid, the exterior of the box intricately carved with figural, animal, and vegetal motifs, featuring three goddesses figures with animals, all set against a dense background of interlocking and spraying vegetal meanders Dimensions 30 x 12.5 x 7cm Weight 761 grams
Thu 11th July 2024 from 2:30pm
London
INDIAN CHESS GAME (CHAUPAR) HARDSTONE PIECE, 19TH CENTURY, JAIPUR, Of ovoidal form black and white stone, flat base, with finial to the top, Height 2 cm , 1,5 cm dia, 7 gr
Wed 10th July 2024 from 2:30pm
London
"A TALISMANIC POTTERY HEALING (SHIFA)CUP OTTOMAN " Qur’an XXXVI.Sura al-Yaseen Of conical form, with spiralling sura al-Yaseen written in beginning from the centre moving toward the rim black tiny naskh script, Very similar with Pre- Islamic Aramaic incantation bowls 9 cm height 10 cm mouth diameter 6,5 cm base diameter
Sat 28th October 2023 from 2pm
London
A WATERCOLOUR PAINTING, A TROPICAL BEACH Of vertical composition, the painting rendered in watercolour technique, portraying a serene sandy beach, in the foreground, a horizontal log resting along the shoreline, the towering trees leaning over the beach, mounted and framed, 43.8 x 31.7cm
Mon 23rd October 2023 from 1:45pm
London
A Gold And Platinum Lapel/Hat Pin A Gold and Platinum, Sapphire And Diamond Arrow Lapel/Hat Pin, 8.2cm long, 5.4 grams, 18K Gold
Wed 11th October 2023 from 2pm
London
SIX IZNIK POTTERY FRAGMENTS, OTTOMAN TURKEY, 16TH CENTURY Comprising six tile fragments, each of different size and rounded shape, each painted with a rich palette of cobalt blue, red, cream and green, showcasing a range of Iznik pottery motifs featuring flower heads at the centre. Notes Similar fragments can be seen at V&A Museum
Thu 25th May 2023 from 2pm
London
A Collection Of Mughal Style Miniatures, India, 20th Century. Of vertical composition, four medallion-shaped illustrations and three Persian illustrated diwan pages (from Bostan, Gulistan), all depicting hunting scenes with intricate details and vibrant colours, noblemen on horseback depicted in their traditional attire, complete with turbans and flowing robes against a lush forest, the landscape captured in rich and vibrant colours with shades of green, brown and gold, marginal decoration with geometric and foliage patterns Four medallion form illustrations 12,5 cm diameter Three Persian illustrated diwan pages (Bostan, Gulistan) Frame 28. x 18 cm Text 23,5 x 16 cm
Ends Tue 4th April 2023 from 4pm
London
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