A RARE PAIR OF SAFAVID PAINTED AND GILT LACQUER WOOD DOORS, PERSIA, ISFAHAN, 17TH CENTURY

A RARE PAIR OF SAFAVID PAINTED AND GILT LACQUER WOOD DOORS, PERSIA, ISFAHAN, 17TH CENTURY

each door painted with a gold waive-like motif throughout, three panels, each featuring a medallion containing one or two figures in entratainment with arabesque details and borders, both with old collectors labels to reverse and hand-written numbers

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185.3 by 43.3cm; 185.3 by 45.5cm.

Please note: Condition 9 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers for this sale is not applicable to this lot.

Condition Report:
The wood with some wear and scratches, and small nicks throughout, few sections appeared to be later replacements with associated restorations, the cold paint is bright, some of the painted designs with rubbing and craquelure, two faces appear to have been deliberately erased, one face with associated retouching, the reverses with some old drill holes, one with hooked metal plaques, as viewed.

"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Provenance:
Sotheby's London, 9 December 1975, lot 456.