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20 avril 2010

Iranian & Turkish jewelry, 11th to 19th century and later

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A Seljuk nielloed gold wire bracelet, Iran, 11th century. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010.

The shank constructed from woven gold wire, each with four thick wires twisted around a thinner wire, the clasp held by a pin, the round bezel with stylized quatrefoil inlaid with niello - 2 1/2in (6.4cm) diameter. Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000 . Price Realized £9,750

Provenance: UK trade, 1990s

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A pair of Seljuk gold bracelets, Iran, 13th century. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010.

The shank of triangular cross-section with applied and engraved decoration, hinged, with lion heads in repoussé at the hinge; the clasp of box construction having a bezel made from sheet with stylized repoussé florets - 6.5cm diameter (2). Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500 . Price Realized £8,125

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A silver regilt turquoise inlaid belt buckle, Turkey, 19th century. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010.

Of double tear-shaped form, with central rosette hook and eye clasp, decorated with filigree scrolls set with granulation and raised turquoise stones, each part with single red glass inlay surrounded by turquoise - 7 1/8in (18cm) diameter. Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000 . Price Realized £2,000

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A group of four rings, Iran, 12th century and later. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010.

Comprising a gold ring, the bezel set with a banded agate with engraved kufic inscription Musa Ibn Ahmad - 2cm high; another similar, the bezel set with an engraved carnelian - 2cm high; a cast gold ring with incised bezel with remains of red inlay - 2.5cm high; and a silver ring with inscribed carnelian - 2.5cm high (4). Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000 . Price Realized £1,875

Provenance: Published: Michael Spink (ed), Islamic Jewellery, exhibition catalogue (Spink), 1996, no 23

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Four gold filigree jewelry elements, Iran, 11th century and later. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010.

Comprising a triangular element with attachment loops to sides, a hoop earring with bird to centre, and two round elements with glass bead to centre and attachment loops - earring 1 1/4in (3.2cm) diameter (4). Estimate: £800 - £1,200 . Price Realized £1,500

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A Seljuk gold bracelet, Iran, 11th century. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010.

The tapering shank of tubular sheet construction, terminated at each end with a strip of sheet doubled back and rolled, the hinge with granulated decoration - 2 3/4in (7cm) diameter. Estimate: £700 - £1,000 . Price Realized £1,188

Published: Michael Spink (ed), Islamic Jewellery, exhibition catalogue, 1996, no 57.

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A gold pair of bird earrings and a pair of turquoise set earrings, Iran, 19th century and later. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010.

The first of hoop form, with filigree bird resting to centre - 1in diameter; the second with large disc on hoop attachment, the disc with granulated gilt decoration and turquoise stone and red glass inlay - 2 1/2in high (4). Estimate: £800 - £1,200 . Price Realized £813

Christie's. Indian and Islamic Works of Art. 16 April 2010. London, South Kensington www.christies.com 

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