Chiswick Auctions Islamic & Indian Art including Fine Rugs & Carpets July 2018

Selected Highlights

Islamic & Indian Art including Fine Rugs & Carpets London 11th July 2018

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Islamic & Indian Art including Fine Rugs & Carpets Selected Highlights Wednesday 11th July 2018, 11.00

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Steven McCauley Jordan Salzmann Darrell Russell Monika Olek Basak Ulukose

Front cover: Lot 60 Back cover: Lot 154, 156

5 A FINE TABRIZ CARPET, NORTH-WEST PERSIA approx: 12ft.4in. x 9ft.8in.(376cm. x 294cm.)

15 AN ANTIQUE ZIEGLER CARPET, WEST PERSIA approx: 15ft. x 10ft.8in. (457cm. x 324cm.)

Beautiful Vase design carpet and with very good colour combination. Fine weave, approx: 6 x 6 knots per sq. cm. Selvages and ands original. Slight wear to the top pile in few places, barely visible. Tiny moth damage to the pile at the edge of one corner also barley visible . In general this carpet has good pile, fine wool quality and is in very good usable condition. Attractive and very good furnishing piece, ca.1920

The field with large floral medallion surrounded by leafy sprays and bold palmettes. In broad border of multicoloured palmettes and arabesques between floral and plain stripes. Localized wear in places. Small touches of repiling, well done. Selvages rebound, well done. Ends with short fringe, original. In general this carpet is in good usable condition throughout.

Attractive and great furnishing piece. ca.1880

£2,500-£3,500

£8,000-£12,000

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16 A FINE PART SILK KASHAN RUG, CENTRAL PERSIA approx: 7ft.3in. x 4ft.8in.(221cm. x 142cm.)

19 A VERY FINE PART SILK SIGNED ISFAHAN CARPET, CENTRAL PERSIA approx: 10ft.6in. x 6ft.9in.(320cm. x 206cm.)

Very nicely drawn design with central large human figure surrounded by flowering plants. Multiple floral and leafy vine border. Selvages original.

Ends with shot fringes, secured. Very fine weave, approx: 7 x 7 knots per sq. cm; woven on silk foundation. The pile is full, fine kurk quality wool with part silk. In general this rug is in very good condition throughout. Attractive. ca.1920

Beautiful quality Piece with very fine and soft kurk wool quality. The pile is full. Design is very well drawn. Very good colour combination with sky-blue field. Selvages original. Ends with original fringes. Extremely fine weave, approx: 10 x 10 knots per sq. cm; woven on silk foundation. Excellent condition throughout. Lovely example for this type, Vey attractive. Signature cartouche at one end Iran, Isfahan, Rashid Mohammad Sanaye.

£3,000 – 4,000

£2,000-£3,000

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48 A COPPER-LUSTRE POTTERY BOWL WITH FIGURAL DECORATION Kashan, Iran, 12th - 13th century Of compressed globular form, on tall splayed foot, the rim slightly everted, the frit body painted in red copper lustre with lines creating geometric motifs on the interior, the exterior also painted in red copper lustre with seven roundels alternating cross-legged human figures and blooming vases with scrolling vegetal tendrils, the type of figural decoration in line with Kashan pottery miniature style, some roundels outlined in cobalt blue paint, an old inventory number on the base "No. 562", 19.5cm diam. and 10.7cm high.

Provenance: UK private collection since 1980s. £800 – 1,000

49 A BLUE-GLAZED COPPER-LUSTRE POTTERY BOWL WITH FIGURAL DECORATION Kashan, Iran, 13th century Of hemispherical form, on tall straight foot, the frit body covered in cobalt blue glaze and embellished with copper-lustre decoration, among vegetal tendrils and lush arabesques three circular roundels filled with stylised crosslegged human figures wearing dotted tunics in the cavetto, the type of figural decoration in line with Kashan pottery miniature style, the centre with vegetal abstract design and dotted pattern, the rim with zig-zag pattern, the exterior with stylised curvy lines within rectangular frames, 21cm diam. £800 – 1,000

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57 A MAMLUK BRASS BOWL Egypt or Syria, 15th century Of circular form, on plain base, the exterior finely incised with intertwined cartouches filled with thuluth calligraphy and lush split palmettes, four roundels filled with typical Y-shaped motif and four roundels with stylised vegetal and floral motifs, a continuous calligraphic band running around the area below the rim, the script thuluth against a hatched ground, lattice work bands on top and bottom, polished at a later stage, 22cm diam. £1,600 – 1,800

60 A RARE BRASS-INLAID IRON MAMLUK DOOR KNOCKER Egypt, late 14th - early 15th century Of typical shape, suspended from a split hoop, the handle with inner and outer cusped outlines, engraved with panels of scrolling arabesques and stylised vegetal tendrils divided by drop-motifs encased within brass-inlaid lines, the back plain, 14cm long excluding the hoop.

Provenance: Christie's London, 1 May 2001, lot 227.

In her doctoral thesis, Luitgard E. M. Mols researched in detail the great variety of existing Mamluk door knockers and she divided them up in different groups. Door knockers designed in the same shape and style of our lot are listed under the holesand-bosses type category. These were mostly found in Egypt and appear to be well-known in bronze but less so in steel or iron, making our lot a rare example. The earliest known example of this group carries the name of Sultan al-Mansur Qala'un on its suspension disk, confirming the existence of this stylistic

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group already in the late 13th century. These door knockers became more and more stylised in the following centuries. Mols suggested that the origins of this type of hexagonal cusped door knockers might come from a unique pair of Mamluk dragon handles made for the mausoleum of Ibrahim al-Khalil at Hebron, dating 1286. The stylisation of dragon handles was probably not a Mamluk invention, as some specimens occurred already in pre-Mamluk buildings in Aleppo and Damascus.

That said, this design became so prominent that in the 19th century, during the so-called Mamluk Revival period, many door knockers were shaped and decorated in this fashion. Differently from our example though, the revival door knockers would have never had brass-inlaid decorations and the inlays would have been carried out with metal wire rather than proper metal sheets (Luitgard E. M. Mols, Mamluk Metalwork Fittings in Their Artistic and Architectural Context, Eburon Delft, 2006, pp. 58 - 61), suggesting an early 15th-century dating for our door knocker. A similar iron Mamluk door knocker was successfully sold in these rooms, 27 October 2017, lot 54. £4,000 – 6,000

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64 A BRONZE FOUNTAIN SPOUT Ottoman Turkey, 18th century Of typical shape, made of cast bronze, consisting of a rotating valve with arched handle and a central pipe terminating in a turban-shaped spout, 19.3cm high.

Provenance: UK private collection since 1960s. £600 – 800

87 A POLYCHROME-GLAZED CANAKKALE POTTERY CANDLESTICK Ottoman Turkey, 19th century Rising from a stepped conical foot through a thin waist, with five arms the central being the largest, the applied decoration consisting of green-glazed foliage on the outer edge, a large yellow-glazed rosette in the centre, and blue and yellow-glazed rosettes and birds all around, the central decorative elements applied onto the surface with movable iron wire, the back plain, 54cm high. £600 – 800

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89 A POLYCHROME-GLAZED CANAKKALE POTTERY TOBACCO AND CIGARETTE BOX Ottoman Turkey, 19th century

100 A GOLD AND SILVER-DAMASCENED IRON CARD HOLDER Possibly Eibar, Spain, second half of 19th century

Of circular shape, on a splayed foot, painted white, green and brown splashes on the terracotta body covered with transparent glaze, on the lid a mythical animal holding a round pot and surrounded by applied rosettes and flower heads, the main body designed with 12 tubular hand-rolled cigarette holders alternated by applied rosettes, 21cm high and 10cm diam.

Of rectangular shape, the lid hinged to the base and moving right to left, the body lavishly inlaid with gold and silver, the decoration consisting of a central oval frame filled with vegetal spray and stylised acanthus leaves, the oval contained within two concentric frames richly ornate with scrolling tendrils, arabesques and four roundels on the corners, the spine decorated with two bottony crosses against tendrils, vegetal spray and arabesques in the centre, 11.3cm long.

£600 – 800

In the second half of the 19th century, Spanish damascene metalwork witnessed an incredible flourishing thanks to the mastery and genius of a single family, the Zuloagas. The motifs decorating their artworks were very much indebted to the artistic vocabulary of Islamic Iberia, i.e. lush arabesques, acanthus leaves' tendrils, floriated roundels, and often they even included the Nasrid motto La Ghaliba Illa Allah in their compositions. The quality of the damascene work, the intricacy of the decoration and the selection of artistic motifs on this card holder show strong similarities with an iron mirror-frame decorated by Plácido Zuloaga, now in the Khalili Collections (inventory number ZUL23 - https://www.khalilicollections.org/ collections/spanish-damascened-metalwork/khalili-collectionspanish-damascened-metalwork-iron-mirror-frame-zul23/), suggesting perhaps a Zuloaga or Zuloaga's followers attribution. £500 – 700

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181 A COLLAPSIBLE OCCASIONAL KASHMIRI TABLE Kashmir, North India, late 19th century Of octagonal shape, the wooden support intricately carved with polylobed arches, lush palmettes, floral spray and pierced arabesques on the border, the central copper tray movable and decorated with blue, turquoise and green enamelled vegetal tendrils, arabesques and split palmettes, the wooden hinged folding legs with similar decoration to the top, 58cm x 85cm. £400 – 600

185 A MUGHAL SUMMER FLOORSPREAD India, Indo-Portuguese, late 18th - 19th century Of natural cotton, once finely quilted with a delicate trellis pattern, satinstitched and embroidered in coloured floss silks and metallic threads wound around silk cores with a symmetrical, grand scrolling design around a central medallion, within two floral borders, 340cm x 280cm. £2,000 – 3,000

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A Tile Kaleidoscope

54 AN ILKHANID COPPER-LUSTRE POTTERY STAR TILE Iran, 14th century Star-shaped, the rim painted in lustre, a continuous calligraphic band in naskh running throughout the border, the central cobalt blue and lustrepainted decoration consisting of a stylised arabesque, 21cm x 21cm. £400 – 600

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73A A DAMASCUS POTTERY TILE Ottoman Syria, 17th century Of square shape, painted in blue, turquoise, aubergine and black on white ground, the decoration consisting of a central polylobed roundel filled with a vase of tulips, rosettes and carnations and further surrounded by a lush foliate frame, fragments of four rosettes on the corners, 20.2cm x 21cm. £600 – 800

73B A DAMASCUS POTTERY TILE Ottoman Syria, 17th century 55 A MAMLUK HEXAGONAL POTTERY TILE Damascus, Syria, 15th century Of hexagonal shape, the white ground painted in cobalt-blue with a large floral roundel in the centre and lush grass tufts on the six corners, two black lines framing the composition, turquoise-painted rim, mounted onto a later wooden frame, 23.5cm x 23.5cm including the frame. £1,200 – 1,400

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Of square shape, painted in blue, green, turquoise and black on white ground, the decoration divided in two parts and consisting of an upper band with tulips, carnations, lush leaves and the base of a flower vase filled with scrolling split palmettes on blue ground, and a lower band with swaying floral spray with tulips, rosettes and saz leaves, mounted onto a later black wooden frame, 27.7cm x 24cm including the frame. £600 – 800

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112 A SAFAVID CUERDA SECA POTTERY TILE FRAGMENT Isfahan, Iran, 17th century Of convex square shape, on a blue ground, painted in green, yellow, black and manganese purple, the decoration consisting of stars and hexagonal tassels with drop-shaped motif in the centre, mounted on a later wooden rectangular base, 13cm x 16cm excluding the base. £400 – 600

113 A SAFAVID CUERDA SECA POTTERY TILE Isfahan, Iran, 17th century Of square shape, painted in cobalt blue, yellow, green, white and black, the decoration against blue ground consisting of scrolling vegetal tendrils issuing split leaf palmettes and flower heads, 22cm x 22.5cm.

Provenance: Sotheby's London, 12 October 2005, lot 90;

UK private collection since early 1970s. £2,000 – 3,000

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138 A QAJAR MOULDED POTTERY TILE Iran, 19th century Of rectangular shape, painted in cobalt blue, turquoise and manganese purple, the moulded figural decoration featuring a dynamic sword duel between two horsemen, one clenching the sash of his opponent and the other horseman clenching his robe, in the background the profile of a distant village and tufts of grass with rosettes and other flower heads, unframed, 27cm x 18cm. £800 – 1,000

137 A QAJAR MOULDED POTTERY TILE Iran, 19th century Of square shape, painted in cobalt blue, turquoise, manganese purple, brown and black, the moulded figural decoration in the centre depicting the Sassanian King Bahram V, also known as Bahram Gur, shooting an arrow to hit an onagre, on the upper left corner an astonished Azadeh, Bahram Gur’s favourite concubine, the whole scene against blue ground filled with rosettes and floral sprays, mounted on a later wooden frame, 39cm x 39cm. £1,400 – 1,600

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139 TWO SAFAVID CUERDA SECA POTTERY TILES Isfahan, Iran, late 17th - 18th century Of square shape, painted in cobalt blue, yellow, green, turquoise, white and black, the decoration consisting of scrolling tendrils and flower heads, approximately 21cm x 22.5cm.

Provenance: UK private collection since early 1970s. £2,000 – 3,000

140 A QAJAR CUERDA SECA POTTERY CALLIGRAPHIC TILE Iran, 19th century Of square shape, painted in blue, yellow and turquoise against a white ground, the decoration consisting of a white calligraphic line in nasta'liq script with the bismillah ("In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful") against a bright yellow vegetal spray on cobalt blue ground, the outer borders painted in yellow and turquoise, 24cm x 24cm.

141 A LARGE MOULDED GRISAILLE POTTERY TILE OF BAHRAM I Qajar Iran, 19th century

£600 – 800

£600 – 800

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Of rectangular shape, painted in shades of grey and black against a white ground, decorated with a portrait of the fourth Sassanian Emperor Bahram I within a central oval frame, the identification in nasta'liq script on the right hand side, the background with lush scrolling tendrils and foliate motif, 45cm x 36.5cm.

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Arts of the Qajar Era

120 A PRINTED QUR'AN Iran, dated 1262 AH (1845-46)

(1794 - 1925)

Arabic printed text on paper, 199ff., plus four fly-leaves, each folio with 19ll., with white end papers, printed in black naskh script, opening bifolio in red, gold, and blue, sura headings in red ink within gold, red, and blue cartouches, aya markings in gold dots, text markings in red, marginal notes in shekasteh nasta'liq in Persian, catchwords, signed Ahmad bin Muhammad al Yasrebi, in blind-tooled brown calfskin binding, the text panel 10.5cm x 6.5cm and the folio 13.5cm x 8.5cm. £1,500 – 2,000

122 A DIVINATION QUR'AN Qajar Iran or India, dated 1307 AH (1890) Arabic manuscript on paper, 229ff., plus two fly-leaves, with tissue guards and printed end papers, each folio with 19ll. of naskh script in black ink, opening bifolio illuminated in red, blue, and gold, the six following bifolios with pairs of silver tombstones above the text panel framed within gold ruling, text markings in red, aya markings in gold dots, catchwords, library stamps, in lacquer binding painted with roses in reds and greens, the text panel 12.9cm x 6.9cm and the folio 16cm x 10cm. £5,000 – 8,000

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127 A GROUP OF SEVEN FOLIOS FROM A QAJAR ALBUM Iran, late 19th – early 20th century Watercolours on blue paper, naively sketched, with narrative scenes of figures in Qajar costumes, including Shirin in the elephant howdah accompanied by Farhad the stonemason, courting couple, musician, dancer, admirer, hookah smoker, and darwish (inscribed Hafiz in European hand), approximately 33.5cm x 21cm. £800 – 1,200

126 A SET OF EIGHT QAJAR WATERCOLOURS OF MAIDENS AND COURTIERS Iran, 19th century Watercolours on paper, finely painted in bright colours with gold details, depicting four male and four female characters with specific attributes such as a fan, a pipe, a rifle, an apple, and a book, each on single loose folio and contained in transparent envelopes, the largest folio 21.4cm x 16cm. £1,000 – 1,500

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136 A QAJAR POTTERY VASE WITH FIGURAL DECORATION Iran, 19th century

130 A DANCING GIRL WITH CASTANETS Qajar Iran, late 19th - early 20th century Oil on canvas, portraying a dancing girl in typical coffee-house style pose and attire, wearing a gilet persan, a matching hat, a diaphanous shirt over a full green skirt in a marbled interior, signed Lashgari in Persian, framed and remounted at a later stage, 145cm x 79cm including frame.

Of bulbous shape, on plain circular base, the body gadrooned with flared neck and splayed rim, painted in black, manganese purple, turquoise, cobalt blue and yellow glazes, the decoration consisting of a central figural band with three characters gazing at each other, the female figure holding a fruit, one of the male figures holding the same fruit and a wine flask, the latter empty handed and observing the scene, green tufts with rosettes and tulips flanking each figure, with stylised mountains in the background, further blue and purple-glazed decorative bands on top and bottom, 20.5cm high. £400 – 600

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142 TWO HARD WOOD PRINTING BLOCKS Iran, late 19th - early 20th century Of typical shape, made of carved hard wood, used for pictorial/ narrative block-printed hangings (kalamkari), one carved with the head of a nobleman wearing a bejewelled turban, inscribed Shah Abbas II in Persian nasta’liq script, and the other with the profile head of a young man wearing a European hat, the longest 24cm. £300 – 400

145 AN EXTREMELY RARE PAIR OF CUT SILK VELVET PANELS Kashan, Iran, circa 1840 Each twin panel woven in red, white, madder, and teal blue-green with a central lozenge on a clear red field, horizontally edged by white tulips on either end, the wide border with chevrons and ‘eyes’, the parallel inner and outer border strips with teal blue-green dashes, edged with braided ecru bands, approximately 111cm x 54cm.

Provenance: acquired from Benardout Gallery in 1994 by the present owner. £6,000 – 8,000

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148 A SAFAVID-REVIVAL LACQUER PAPIER MÂCHÉ CASKET Iran, late 19th - early 20th century Of rectangular form, resting on four stepped feet, the lid painted with a scene of poetry recitation in an interior, the domed sides of the lid with animals in stylised vegetation, the sides of the footed base with scenes of companionship, wine and poetry, the base with gold decoration against a black ground, 21.5cm x 14cm.

A very similar example was successfully sold at Christie's South Kensington, 8 April 2011, lot 232. £400 - 600

150 A QAJAR LACQUER PAPIER MÂCHÉ MIRROR CASE Iran, circa 1820

146 A PANEL OF CUT SILK VELVET Yazd, Iran, mid-19th century Woven in indigo, madder, and burnt orange against a cream ground with stylised floral starbursts and scrolling foliage in narrow rectangles, the panel encompassing three pattern repeats, professionally backed and mounted on stretcher, 99cm x 53.5cm.

Provenance: acquired from Benardout Gallery in 1999 by the present owner. £2,000 – 3,000

Of hexagonal form, finely painted in the themes of music, love, and longing, the front with a female kamancheh player seated in an interior, dressed in a riot of Qajar costume and textiles, a tray of kebab and delicacies before her, an idealised landscape visible through the window behind, the verso with her elegant admirer in the same interior gazing at her metaphorically through the looking glass, in an Astrakhan Qajar kaj-kolah and raising a porcelain cup, the inner case with a delicate floral grid in gold against a lacquer red ground, a delicate hinge and hook closure, the original mercury glass still present, 18cm x 15cm.

Provenance: The Saeed Motamed Collection, Bellmans, 8th August 2014, lot 3297. £1,600 – 1,800

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154 A LARGE QAJAR LACQUER PAPIER MÂCHÉ PEN CASE (QALAMDAN) Iran, late 19th - early 20th century With rounded ends and sliding tray, the top painted in later painterly style with court scenes of mythical kings Bahram, Jamshid, and Khanjan Khan with young attendants, the sides with hunting scenes, the inner casing and base in gold against black with shepherds and animals, including an elephant, the inner lining inscribed in old Cyrillic with the names of the kings portrayed on the lid, 41cm x 7cm. £1,800 – 2,000

157 A QAJAR LACQUER PAPIER MÂCHÉ PANEL OF JOSEPH RESCUED FROM THE WELL Iran, 19th century 156 A QAJAR LACQUER PAPIER MÂCHÉ PEN CASE (QALAMDAN) Iran, 19th century With rounded ends and sliding tray, the top and sides finely painted with foliage and scrolling grapevines around oval cartouches containing mystical poetry quatrains in nasta'liq and shekasteh nasta'liq script, including quatrains from Rumi (Diwan I Shams, 314), polychrome and gold painted, the internal tray and the base decorated with a tuft of gold tendrils and stylised saz leaves against amber yellow ground, 23.3cm long.

Provenance: Sotheby’s London, 13 October 1981, lot 195.

Of rectangular shape, illustrating the scene of Joseph being rescued from the well by a group of itinerant merchants (Sura 12, Yusuf), Joseph presented with a halo in the centre of the composition, in the foreground naturalistically portrayed camels and donkeys, in the background a rocky landscape inspired by Western oil paintings, the composition framed by a white and gold-painted floral scroll against a cobalt blue ground, the back with a dedicatory sticker "Pour Erie Legrand, a ma mere, G. C. De Wiart", another sticker from a Brussels-based framing company C. Guglielmi, and more stickers on the bottom with inventory numbers in Arabic numerals, mounted on a later wooden frame, 47cm x 33.5cm excluding the frame.

Provenance: The Saeed Motamed Collection, Bellmans, 8th August 2014, lot 3266.

In the Qajar period, lacquer witnessed an unprecedented development and reached the highest level of artistic accomplishment. Qajar craftsmen started experimenting this media more and more and went from small compositions to much larger ones, as this panel testifies. The subjects were often drawn from Iranian epics and novels, historical events and even Quranic passages. Although the decorative motifs and subject of our panel are clearly rooted in the Iranian tradition, the style of the background seems reminiscent of landscape scenes on 19th-century Western oil on canvas, which became increasingly popular in Iran during the Qajar period. £1,400 – 1,600

£800 – 1,200

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161 A QAJAR ENAMELLED HUQQA BASE Iran, 19th century Of bulbous almost bell-shaped form, on flat base, the main globular body made of plain leather, the metal neck and base embellished with green, red, gold and blue enamels, the decoration on the neck consisting of polylobed cartouches alternating tufts of green grass and floral spray and vases flanked by doves with rosettes and floral bloom, on the base cartouches with rosettes, 23.8cm high.

159 λ TWO PAIRS OF RIDING CLOGS Iran or Central Asia, 19th century Comprising a pair of green shagreen shark skin clogs, with pinched and pointed upturned toes, embroidered in metallic threads with scrolling designs, and coloured silks with geometric patterns, with stacked leather heels and metal U-shaped heel protector; and another pair, similar, with wooden insoles, approximately 25cm long, 10cm wide, heels 8cm high.

£2,000 – 2,500

£400 - 600

159 λ 160 A PAIR OF FINE QAJAR FREE-BLOWN TURQUOISE GLASS SPRINKLERS Possibly Shiraz, Iran, 18th - 19th century Each with globular body resting on a circular foot, with sinuous elongated neck and broad flaring pear-shaped rim, the tallest 29.5cm high.

This type of glass sprinklers have long been described as tear catchers, a name attributed to them by the peculiar shape of their rim. Indeed, in the Iranian folklore tradition it seems that they were specifically gifted to young brides to gather their tears when pining their distant lovers, as a way to measure their love for them. The invention and use of tear catchers, also known as lachrymose, go back to Ancient Egypt, Persia and Rome, when these bottles would have allegedly been used in funerary ceremonies and ritual processions. The Qajar examples though only retain the shape and not the function of their ancestors. It seems more likely to believe that they were indeed used as rosewater sprinklers. £600 – 800

162 A PAIR OF QAJAR SILVER-INLAID STEEL BIRDS Iran, late 19th - early 20th century Each realistically designed as a bird, the silver inlay still present on the wings, breast, back and head, 10.3cm high.

Numerous steel animal sculptures have been produced during the Qajar era: cats, lambs, camels, peacocks, ducks, sparrows and many more. These sculptures played a crucial role in the big processions held during the holy month of Muharram.

Indeed, it is likely to believe that they adorned the religious processional standards (‘alam) and were specifically associated with Shi'ite saints. £150 – 200

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165 A SILVER HAND MIRROR AND BRUSH Iran, first half of 20th century Comprising a silver-set hand mirror, the original oval bevelled glass set within an incised and engraved frame and handle, the central decorative oval with repoussé birds and scrolling flowers, 25.5cm x 10.5cm; and a silver-set brush, the back finely decorated with animal and vegetal motifs, scrolling tendrils and arabesques, 22.3cm x 6.8cm. £600 – 800

1.3 Catalogue descriptions Any representation in any catalogue or otherwise as to the origin, date, age, attribution, genuineness or estimated selling price of any lot is a statement of opinion only. Such statements do not constitute a representation warranty or assumption of liability by CA Ltd in relation to the Lot. Any prospective Buyer should satisfy themselves prior to the sale as to the reliability of the catalogue description.

The absence of mention related to prior restorations in the Catalogue descriptions does not imply that the good is exempt thereof.

Photographs of any Lot provided by CA Ltd are for indicative purposes only and are not deemed to be a precise representa-tion of the said Lot. The Buyer is advised to seek independent expert advice in order to be assured of the authenticity and true state of the good.

1.4 Inspection Prior to auction, prospective purchasers are strongly advised to personally examine personally any property in which they are interested to satisfy themselves in relation to matters which may concern them.

167 A NEAR PAIR OF SILVER CIGARETTE CASES Iran, 20th century Each of rectangular shape, with silver hinge and spring closures, on the interior a ribbon cigarette holder, the exteriors engraved with concentric floral designs and arabesques within lobed frames, split palmettes and vegetal spray on the corners, stamped 90 Abbas Ghebal in Persian, and assayed with the Persian lion and sword mark, 10cm x 8cm each. £200 - 400 42

* See inside front cover for information regarding fees

1.8 Reserves Many Lots are offered subject to a reserve, which is the confidential minimum sale price. The reserve will never exceed the low estimate printed in the catalogue. CA Ltd may open the bidding on any Lot below the reserve by placing a bid on behalf of the seller, and may in their discretion continue to bid up to the reserve price. This can be achieved by bidding in response to other bidders or alternatively by placing consecutive bids.

1.9 Registration to the sale New bidders will need to register prior to the sale. It is strongly advised bidders register at least 24 hours before the sale. Registration thereafter shall be at the auctioneer’s entire discretion.

International bidders may be required to register 48 hours before the sale and to submit bank details.

A deposit may be requested prior to each sale.

Failure to register shall result in the impossibility for the bidder to purchase a Lot. 1.10 Proof of identity Bidders not previously known to CA Ltd will be required to provide: • Official proof of identity in the form of a passport or photocard driving licence. No other forms of ID are acceptable.

• Proof of address of main residence. Only official documents showing name and address will be accepted.

• Both landline and mobile telephone numbers • A bank reference for foreign bidders may be requested • Corporate clients will have to provide a certificate of incorporation prior to the auction, along with the representative’s ID in accordance with the abovementioned requirements for proof of identity.

Any Bidder that does not match the provided identity for registration may not purchase during the sale.

1.5 Condition report CA Ltd may issue a Condition Report on request prior to the sale.

This Condition Report is for identification purposes only and cannot be considered as giving a precise account of the Lot’s true state. Thus, some imperfections and faults may not be accounted for in the Condition Report.

As aforementioned, and in the absence of any contractual value of the Condition report, it is the Buyer’s sole duty to inspect in person the Lot in order be assured of its true condition and CA Ltd shall not be responsible for assertions within the Condition Report hereto.

2. DURING THE SALE

1.6 Electricals All electrical items are sold as seen and CA Ltd offers no guarantee as to the working condition of such items or their safety.

It is the Buyer’s duty to take necessary steps to be assured that the Lot is safe for normal use.

2.2 Personal bidding Bidders attending the auction in person shall be required to collect a number plate prior to the sale.

1.7 Estimates Estimates are based on various factors inherent to the situation of the market at the time of the sale, as well as considerations such as the condition, rarity, or quality of the item etc. Estimates are only indicative and represent the opinion of CA Ltd. Estimates provided by CA Ltd cannot constitute a guarantee as to the value of the good. Subsequently, goods may sell at prices lower or higher than the provided estimates.

2.1 Attendance at auction Attending the auction in person is recommended.

CA Ltd has the right in their absolute discretion to refuse participation in any auction, to reject any bid, and to refuse admission to the premises.

Bidders are not obliged to be present in person at the auction.

Absentee bidders shall be required to make necessary arrangements with CA Ltd prior to the sale.

2.3 Commission bids CA Ltd will use reasonable efforts to carry out Commission bids received by them prior to the sale for the convenience of clients who are not present at the auction in person. Execution of Commission bids is a free service provided to help clients and CA Ltd does not accept liability for any failure to execute a Commission bid or for errors and omissions in connection with it.

Commission bids shall be executed at the lowest possible price, subject to competing bids and reserves. Although CA Ltd will endeavour to inform Buyers, it is the Buyer’s responsibility to check if they have been successful in purchasing a Lot.

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In the event of multiple commissions at the same price, the commission set at the older date shall be taken into account.

2.4 Telephone bids If a bidder is not able to attend in person an auction, CA Ltd will use reasonable efforts to contact prospective Buyers who make arrangements prior to commencement of the sale to bid by telephone.

CA Ltd cannot be held responsible in the event of issues affecting connectivity, resulting in the loss of a chance of purchasing the Lot for the Bidder.

2.5 Internet bids Some sales may be available to internet bidding, as well as personal attendance. In this event, CA Ltd shall not be held responsible for issues affecting connection.

2.6 Bidding on behalf of someone A Buyer may bid by proxy. In this event, proof of identity of both the Buyer and the proxy must be communicated to CA Ltd prior to the sale.

A copy of the mandate shall also be required.

2.7 Bidding on an item Bid incrementing is at the auctioneer’s entire discretion.

2.8 Video transmission For the purpose of the sale, Lots may be displayed on video during the auction. In the event of transmission issues, CA Ltd shall not be held responsible for any subsequent outcome.

2.9 Online-only auctions Some auctions may be available to bidders only through an online platform. In this event, Buyers have a 14 day period at reception of the Lot to withdraw from the sale, in accordance with EU Consumer Law. 2.10 Dispute resolution during the auction Any dispute shall be settled at the auctioneer’s absolute discretion.

Under no circumstances will a sale be cancelled after the fall of the hammer, except at the auctioneer’s entire discretion.

3. CONTRACT FORMATION AND EFFECTS 3.1 Contract of sale The contract of sale is between the Buyer and the Seller.

The Buyer shall be the bidder at the highest price at the fall of the hammer. The sale is deemed complete once the auctioneer announces its completion by the fall of the hammer and the contract shall be binding thereafter between the Buyer and the Seller and CA Ltd. When a Buyer purchases multiple Lots, each Lot is the subject of a separate contract of sale.

3.2 Transfer of property Property of the goods shall pass to the Buyer only once CA Ltd has received full payment for the goods, this includes the price at the fall of the hammer as well as Buyer’s premium, relevant taxes, and costs in relation to shipping.

3.3 Transfer of risks Purchased Lots shall be at the Buyer’s risk in all respects from the fall of the hammer, and neither CA Ltd nor their agents shall be responsible for any loss or damage of any kind, whether caused by negligence or otherwise.

3.4 Cancellation of the sale At the fall of the hammer, the contract is formed between the Buyer and CA Ltd and is binding thereafter.

Under no circumstances can the Buyer cancel the sale.

CA Ltd may at its entire discretion, during or after the auction, cancel the sale of the Lot or reoffer and resell the Lot if it becomes aware of any error or dispute of any nature, whether or not title has passed to the Buyer, and up to a period of 6 months after the said sale.

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the Lot, ownership and title, fraud or deceit, lack of relevant licences or certificates, any subsequent changes in domestic or international legislations restricting the sale of export of goods etc.

In the event of internet-only auctions, the Buyer shall have a 14 day right to retract, after reception of the Lot, under EU Consumer Law. Public auctions are not covered by this right to retract.

3.5 Returns and refunds CA Ltd will only issue a refund using the same method of payment originally used by the Buyer to pay for the purchase, or by bank transfer.

The Buyer’s refund will be processed without undue delay and in any event within no more than 28 days of the day the Buyer gave CA Ltd notice of cancellation.

If the Buyer exercises their right of retraction when authorised to do so

by Law, CA Ltd shall proceed to issue a complete refund, comprising the hammer price of the Lot, buyer’s premium and shipping fees. However return fees shall remain at the expense of the Buyer.

4. AFTER THE SALE 4.1 Payment All purchased lots must be paid for on the day of the auction. Commission bids must be paid for no later than the day after the auction. Payment must be in cash, debit, credit card or bank transfer. Cheques are not accepted.

Cash payments shall not be receivable for amounts over €10,000, regardless of the payment being for one or multiple Lots.

Payments made by someone other than the registered Buyer shall not be accepted.

Title will not pass to the Buyer until CA Ltd has received all amounts due to them in cleared funds even if the Lot has been released to the Buyer.

4.2 Buyer’s Premium The Buyer will pay CA Ltd a premium of 25% on the hammer price plus VAT on that commission on the first £500,000 and 12% plus VAT on the balance thereafter. A Buyer’s Premium of 19.5% plus VAT is charged on Wine & Spirits Lots.

The standard rate of VAT is charged on the premium except on Lots marked ‘†’ where normal VAT rules apply and the standard rate of VAT will be charged on both hammer price and premium.

In order to receive a refund of VAT amounts/Import VAT (as applicable) non-EU buyers must: (a) have registered to bid with an address outside of the EU; and (b) export the lot from the EU within 30 days of collection for * lots and 3 months of collection for all other lots and immediately afterwards provide us with satis­factory proof of export. (c) Details of the documents which you must provide to us to show satisfactory proof of export/shipping are available from our Finance team. A processing fee of £35.00 per invoice is charged to check shipping/export docu­ments. (d) No VAT amounts or Import VAT will be refunded where the total refund (after deducting the processing fee) is under £35.

4.3 Taxes The Buyer is responsible for paying VAT on any Lot, above hammer price and Buyer’s premium. The rate applicable shall be the legal rate at the date of the sale.

Goods such as books and antique books, music, maps and charts etc. are subject to zero-rated VAT. In addition, any import taxes that may be incurred shall be paid by the Buyer above hammer price, VAT and Buyer’s premium. The present paragraph applies in particular to imports within the United-States and Australia. The Buyer is advised to verify such matters prior to the sale.

4.4 Artist Resale Rights / Droit de Suite Lots marked with ‘ARR’ may be subject to a levy.

Droit de Suite is a royalty payable to a qualifying artist or to the artist’s heir each time a work is resold during the artist’s lifetime and up to

* See inside front cover for information regarding fees

a period of 70 years after the artist’s death. Royalties are calculated on a cumulative sliding percentage scale based on the hammer price excluding the buyer’s premium. The royalty does not apply to Lots selling below the sterling equivalent of €1,000 and the maximum royalty payable on any single Lot is the sterling equivalent of €12,500.

Royalties for Droit de Suite are as follows: • From 0 to €50,000 4% • From €50,000.01 to €200,000 3% • From €200,000.01 to €350,000 1% • From €350,000.01 to €500,000 0.5% • Exceeding €500,000 0.25% 4.5 Remedies for non-payment If the Buyer fails to make full payment in cleared funds within the time required as aforementioned, CA Ltd shall be entitled to exercise any one or more of the following rights or remedies additional to such other rights or remedies available: • To cancel the sale • To charge interest at 4% per annum above the base rate of Lloyds Bank Plc. • To resell the Lot on such terms by auction or otherwise entirely at CA Ltd’s discretion. The Buyer will be liable for all costs including legal fees incurred in the sale and will remain liable for any shortfall arising upon sale.

• To offset against any sums which CA Ltd may owe the Buyer the outstanding sums unpaid by the said Buyer • Where the Buyer owes sums to CA Ltd in respect of different transactions, to discretionarily apply any sum paid by the Buyer for discharge of any owed sums.

• To refuse entry to the Buyer at any future auction and/or reject any future bids by the Buyer and/or seek a deposit from the Buyer entirely in the discretion of CA Ltd. • To exercise a lien over the Buyer’s property in the possession of CA Ltd as collateral for any outstanding sums owed and to exercise all the rights and remedies of a person holding security over any such property, whether by way of pledge, security interest or in any other way to the extent permitted by Law. • To commence legal proceedings for the recovery of the total amount due together with interest, legal fees and costs.

• To take such other action as is permissible by Law and in the discretion of CA Ltd. 4.6 Collection Purchased Lots can be collected from the auction room after the sale has ended or between 10am and 6pm up until close of business on the Friday following the sale. Special arrangements may be made for collection on Saturday at CA Ltd’s discretion.

4.7 Storage Purchased Lots not collected before 6pm on the day after the sale shall incur storage charges of £5.00 per Lot, per day or part thereof. CA Ltd shall be entitled to retain purchased Lots sold until all sums due have been paid to CA Ltd. If any purchased lot remains uncollected 21 days after the sale, storage charges shall thereafter be £10 per day and CA Ltd shall, in accordance with the Law, have the right to sell the purchased Lot to recover payment of storage charges outstanding.

Any balance proceeds of sale received after payment of all sums outstanding and due to CA Ltd shall be held for the account of the Buyer.

4.8 Shipping Any shipping costs that may arise subsequently to the sale shall be at the Buyer’s expense. Such costs may include but not limited to postage, import and export permits where required and any other licence necessary for goods to be shipped outside of the European Union.

CA Ltd does not offer insurance for shipping. However, CA Ltd may arrange insurance upon the Buyer’s request and at the Buyer’s expense.

CA Ltd cannot be held responsible for any damages that may be incurred to goods prior to the fall of the hammer.

4.9 Loss or Damage CA Ltd does not accept liability for loss or damage occurring to Lots after the sale. CA Ltd will use reasonable efforts when handling packing and shipping of Lots purchased, but shall not be responsible for any loss or damages that may occur whilst the said Lot is in any third party’s care.

4.10 Cultural Goods import and export restrictions Cultural goods may be subject to import and export restrictions. Under EU Regulations related to the trade of cultural goods, export licences may be required for export outside of the European Union if the item’s value exceeds the EU threshold. Under UK Law, a licence may also be required for intra-EU trade.

Licenses are issued by Arts Council England and it is the Buyer’s duty to obtain them. Some countries restrict the import of specific cultural goods.

For example, the United States prohibits the import of pre-Columbian monumental or architectural sculpture or murals, as well as any cultural goods in provenance from some countries subject to armed conflicts.

The Buyer must verify local legislation prior to the sale in order to be assured that import or export is possible.

4.11 CITES import and export restrictions Certain endangered species are listed in the CITES Convention. Listed specimens and any parts or products thereof are subject to issuance of an export permit when leaving the European Union.

Appendix I species, are also subject to issuance of a prior import permit from the country in which the goods are to be imported. Such permits are necessary before applying for export permits and it is the Buyer’s duty to initiate the proceedings with the relevant authority.

The Buyer must be aware that certain countries prohibit the import of some species or any parts or products derived thereof. For example, the United States prohibit all import of African elephant ivory, and any item containing parts that may merely resemble African elephant ivory must be accompanied by relevant documentation stating it is not the latter.

Worked items that are dated before 1947 are exempt from import restrictions for intra-EU trade and shall not require export licences.

Please be aware that all Lots marked with the symbol λ are subject to CITES regulations.

4.12 Limitation of liability regarding CITES export licenses Where licences are required for importing or exporting outside of the European Union, it is the Buyer’s duty to obtain them.

CA Ltd cannot be held responsible if the Buyer’s application for an export permit is unsuccessful. Subsequently, in the event of failure thereof, CA Ltd shall not permit cancellation or rescission of the sale.

4.13 Warranties CA Ltd does not provide the Buyer with warranties relating to any Lot, unless required by Law. 4.14 Authenticity warranty In the event of a Lot being sold as authentic under the catalogue description and the Buyer provides evidence in the form of a written report by a recognised expert or test results that the said Lot is not, CA Ltd will refund the purchase price.

The Buyer shall give notice to CA Ltd within 28 days from knowledge or any event giving reasons for suspecting that the item is not authentic, and within one year of the said sale. Any claim thereafter shall not be receivable. For the purposes of the present paragraph, authenticity shall be defined as the state of a Lot that is genuine and not a forgery or a copy.

5. ANTIQUITIES AND TRIBAL ART 5.1 Import and export restrictions and regulations Archaeological goods over 100 years of age, unless covered by exemption of limited scientific interest, will require an EU Licence for export to a third country, regardless of their value.

It is recommended that the Buyer contact the Export Licensing Unit at Arts Council England in order to be assured the good is or not of limited archaeological or scientific interest.

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Archaeological goods found on United-Kingdom soil or in UK territorial waters over 50 years of age shall require a UK Licence regardless of their value and regardless of the export destination.

Other archaeological objects regardless of their origin will require an Individual Licence or OGEL depending on their value.

Both European-Union and UK Licences may be required simultaneously for some items. It is the Buyer’s duty to undertake the necessary steps.

CA Ltd cannot be held responsible and the sale cannot be cancelled in the event of failure to obtain the relevant licences.

6. JEWELLERY 6.1 Gemstone treatment and estimates Many gemstones on the market have been treated so as to augment their appearance, in a reversible or permanent manner. Treatments under the present section may be but not limited to: • Heat treatment to enhance sapphires and rubies’ clarity and colour • Oil and resin treatments for emeralds applied in different ways, to enhance clarity of the stone • Staining • Irradiation • Coating Estimates provided by CA Ltd are deemed to be based on the fact that the gemstone may have been subject to any type of treatment in the past. CA Ltd shall not be responsible in the absence of mention thereof.

A certificate may be issued by a laboratory, providing with detailed information on the condition of the gemstone and any treatment applied thereto. The Buyer must be aware that different laboratories have different approaches as to the degree or type of treatment for a particular gemstone.

If a certificate accompanies the Lot, the Buyer must be aware that it is merely a statement of the laboratory’s opinion and in no way can CA Ltd be held responsible for any mentions therein. Such certificates are deemed to be delivered with the Lot for informative purposes only.

6.2 Estimated weights If a stone’s exact weight appears within the body of the description, the stone has been un-mounted and weighed by CA Ltd. If the weight of a stone is stated to be approximate, the stone has been assessed by CA Ltd within its setting, and the defined weight is a statement of opinion only. This information is given as a guide and bidders should satisfy themselves with regard to this information as to its accuracy.

6.3 Signatures ‘A diamond ring, by X’: When the maker’s name appears in the title, in Chiswick Auctions’ opinion the piece is by that maker.

‘A diamond ring, signed X’: Has a signature that, in Chiswick Auctions’ opinion, is authentic but may contain gemstones that are not original, or the piece may have been altered.

‘A diamond ring, mounted by X’: Has been created by the jeweller, in Chiswick Auctions’ opinion, but using stones or designs supplied by the client.

‘Maker’s mark for X’: Has a maker’s mark which in Chiswick Auctions’ opinion is authentic.

Some items may include parts or products derived from endangered species, such as ivory or coral. Such items may be subject to import or export restrictions. See section on CITES regulations for more details.

7. CLOCKS AND WATCHES All Lots are sold as seen. Clocks and watches are therefore not deemed to be sold in working condition. Absence of reference thereof in the description does not imply that the Lot is in good condition and without defects, or has been subject to repair or restoration.

CA Ltd makes no representation or warranty that any clock or watch is in working order. As clocks and watches often contain fine and complex mechanisms, bidders should be aware that a general service, change of battery or further repair work, for which the Buyer is solely responsible, may be necessary.

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Most clocks and watches are likely to have been repaired in the past, and as a result may include parts that are not original thereto.

The United-States restrict the importation of watches such as Rolex, Frank Muller or Corum. Such models can only be imported personally by the Buyer and CA Ltd cannot assist with shipping thereof.

Some watches may include leather straps derived from endangered species. Buyers may be required to obtain appropriate permits for import or export purposes in accordance with CITES regulations.

CA Ltd acts in compliance with such legislations and shall take necessary steps where required. Subsequently, watches may be deemed sold without their straps.

8. FURNITURE 8.1 Upholstered furniture after 1950 According to The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety) Regulations 1988, furniture that was upholstered after the 1st of January 1950 is subject to restrictions in the United-Kingdom.

Exempt upholstered furniture that does not meet such requirements is deemed sold for purely aesthetic purposes.CA Ltd shall not be responsible for later alterations to the furniture, making it unfit for sale.

9. FINE ART Fine Art paintings as included in the catalogue description ‘X 1600-1670’: In Chiswick Auctions’ opinion, it is an authentic work by the artist.

‘Attributed to X 1600-1670’: In Chiswick Auctions’ opinion, it is probably a work by the artist.

‘Circle of X 1600-1670’: In Chiswick Auctions’ opinion, it is a work by an unidentified artist working in the artist’s style and during the period of the artist’s life.

‘Follower of X 1600-1670’: In Chiswick Auctions’ opinion, it is a work by an unidentified artist working in the artist’s style, contemporary or near contemporary.

‘School of X, 17th century’: In Chiswick Auctions’ opinion, it is a work executed in that period and in the style associated with that artist.

‘French School, 17th century’: In Chiswick Auctions’ opinion, it is a work executed in that period and in the style associated with a particular location.

‘Manner of X’: In Chiswick Auctions’ opinion, it is a work by an unidentified artist working in the artist’s style but at a later date, although not of recent execution.

‘Style of X’: In Chiswick Auctions’ opinion, it is a work by an unidentified artist working in the artist’s style and of recent execution.

‘After X 1600-1670: In Chiswick Auctions’ opinion, it is a copy by an unidentified artist of a named work by the artist.

Lots sold ‘as seen’ or ‘as found’ are deemed to be sold in their present condition, with their faults and defects. The Bidder must be aware that purchase of such Lots is at there own risk.

rescind the sale and refund the purchase price received. For this purpose, a ‘forgery’ is defined as a work created with the intent to deceive.

11. BOOKS AND MANUSCRIPTS Books and manuscripts sold as incomplete are not subject to returns.

Printed books may be returned for a full refund only if they prove to be defective in text or illustration. This shall not apply to the absence of blanks, half titles or advertisements, to un-named books or to books sold under the heading of ‘binding’ or ‘bindings’.

12. WINES AND SPIRITS In accordance with agreed standards in the trade, estimates shall be deemed to have taken into account the fill level.

For the purposes of the present Terms and Conditions, the ‘Fill Level’ refers to the space between the base of the cork and the liquid in the bottle. Fill levels may vary with age or depending on the condition of the wine or spirit.

Lack of mention thereof in the description is not a representation of an ‘acceptable’ fill level from CA Ltd. CA Ltd offers no guarantee as to suitability for drinking of the wine or spirit. The Buyer must be aware of the risk that the taste of a wine or spirit may be altered due to factors such as age, storage conditions, oxidation, etc.

13. COPYRIGHT CA Ltd shall own the copyright on all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for CA Ltd relating to a Lot, including catalogue contents. Such copyright shall remain at all times the property of CA Ltd. Neither the Buyer nor anyone else shall use the abovementioned materials without the prior written consent of CA Ltd. Some Lots may be subject to copyright protection, CA Ltd does not guarantee said Lots are free thereof.

14. DATA PROTECTION The Buyer agrees that personal information transmitted to CA Ltd may be disclosed exclusively for the purposes of business, or as required by Law. CA Ltd shall not use personal information for any other purpose without the Buyer’s prior consent.

CA Ltd never sell, lend or trade in personal data provided by any Bidder.

15. SEVERABILITY Whenever and to the extent that any provisions of these terms would or might contravene the provision of any relevant legislation, such provision is to take effect only in so far as it may do so without contravening such legislation and the legality, validity and enforceability of any of the remaining provisions are not in any way to be affected or impaired as a result.

16. AMENDMENTS The current Terms and Conditions may be amended, verbally or in writing, prior to the sale.

17. LAW AND JURISDICTION The rights and obligations of the parties with respect to these Conditions of Sale and the conduct of the auction and any matters related to any of the foregoing shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the Law of England and Wales.

For the benefit of CA Ltd all bidders and sellers agree that the Courts of England are to have exclusive jurisdiction to settle all disputes arising in connection with all aspects of all matters or transactions to which these Conditions of Sale and Authorship warranty relate or apply. All parties agree that CA Ltd shall retain the right to bring proceedings in any court other than the Courts of England.

10. ASIAN ARTS 10.1 Import and export restrictions When dealing with Asian Arts and more specifically with items made of exotic wood (e.g. all species of rosewood) or elephant ivory, the Buyer must be aware of import and export restrictions in accordance with CITES Regulations. As aforementioned in the Section relating to such matters, import and export permits or re-export certificates may be required.

Verification letters will be required for re-export of worked rhinoceros items.

10.2 Fine Chinese Paintings Current scholarship in the field of Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy does not permit unqualified statements as to the authorship or date of execution. The limited right of rescission contained in the present terms and conditions does not apply to Chinese paintings.

Notwithstanding, if within 28 days of the sale of any such Lot, the original purchaser gives written notice to CA Ltd that the Lot is a forgery and within fourteen days after giving such notice, the original purchaser returns the lot to us in the same condition as at the time of sale and demonstrates to our satisfaction that the lot is a forgery, CA Ltd will * See inside front cover for information regarding fees

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SPECIALISTS

SALE CALENDAR

JULY

20th Century Design James Nurse Head of Department james@chiswickauctions.co.uk

Jewellery Sarah Duncan Head of Department sarah@chiswickauctions.co.uk

Antiquities & Tribal Art Alice King Head of Department alice.king@chiswickauctions.co.uk

Charlotte Peel Specialist charlotte.peel@chiswickauctions.co.uk

Interiors & Design

Musical Instruments Dr. David MacGregor Guitars & Fretted Instruments Specialist david@chiswickauctions.co.uk

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Asian Art Lazarus Halstead Head of Department lazarus@chiswickauctions.co.uk

Printed Books & Manuscripts

Yasuko Kido Japanese Art Specialist yasuko@chiswickauctions.co.uk

Clive Moss Head of Department

Ceramics & Glass Dr. Jim Peake Head of Department jim@chiswickauctions.co.uk

Nicholas Worskett Specialist

Designer Handbags & Fashion Meg Randell Head of Department meg@chiswickauctions.co.uk European Works of Art & Clocks Rachael Osborn-Howard Head of Department rachael@chiswickauctions.co.uk Fine Art Suzanne Zack Head of Department - Watercolours, Drawings & Portrait Miniatures suzanne@chiswickaucions.co.uk Rohan McCulloch Collections, Early British Paintings & Drawings Specialist rohan@chiswickauctions.co.uk

clive.moss@chiswickauctions.co.uk

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TUESDAY

Ceramics & Glass

TUESDAY

20th Century Design

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WEDNESDAY

Islamic & Indian Art

nicholas@chiswickauctions.co.uk

Dr. Carmen Donia Specialist

carmen.donia@chiswickauctions.co.uk

Valentina Borghi Head of Sales - Autographs & Memorabilia

valentina.borghi@chiswickauctions.co.uk Rugs & Carpets Mark Henry Lampe Head of Department mark.lampe@chiswickauctions.co.uk Chris Vin Specialist chris@chiswickauctions.co.uk

Krassi Kuneva Head of Sales - Modern & Post-War British Art kkuneva@chiswickauctions.co.uk

Silver & Objects of Vertu John Rogers Head of Department john.rogers@chiswickauctions.co.uk

Melissa Van Vliet Head of Sales - Old Masters melissa.vanvliet@chiswickauctions.co.uk

Amicie de Villenfagne Specialist amicie@chiswickauctions.co.uk

Islamic & Indian Art Beatrice Campi Specialist beatrice.campi@chiswickaucions.co.uk

Watches Matthew Caddick Head of Department matt@chiswickauctions.co.uk

Fine Rugs & Carpets

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THURSDAY

Books from the Library of Giancarlo Beltrame, Part III, to include Other Antiquarian Book Properties Autographs & Memorabilia

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TUESDAY

Interiors & Design Designer Handbags & Accessories in collaboration with Brand Connection

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TUESDAY

Interiors & Design to include a selection of Fine Rugs & Carpets

AUGUST

Wine & Spirits Peter Mansell Head of Department peter.mansell@chiswickauctions.co.uk

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TUESDAY

Interiors & Design

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WEDNESDAY

Printed Books & Manuscripts

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* See inside front cover for information regarding fees

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