Live Auction 6853Christie's Interiors
AN IMPRESSIVE PAIR OF OPENWORK VASES
Lot 25PROPERTY OF A MIDDLE EASTERN COLLECTOR

AN IMPRESSIVE PAIR OF OPENWORK VASES

IRAN, CIRCA 1925 AD

Closed2 October 2012

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GBP 3,500

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AN IMPRESSIVE PAIR OF OPENWORK VASES
IRAN, CIRCA 1925 AD
Of baluster shape rising from a rounded foot to a bulbous lid, the decoration with cusped medallions on dense foliated scrolling ground, one medallion depicting Firdawsi with verses from the Shahnama in nasta'liq script, the others depicting hunting scnes, polo and courtly pleasures
36in. (91.5cm.) high (2)

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Following recent changes in US legislation, US persons are reminded that they may no longer purchase carpets and rugs of Iranian/Persian origin. US persons include US citizens and US permanent residents ("greencard holders") wherever these individuals are located, US entities and any other persons temporarily resident or located in the US. It is the responsibility of US persons to ensure that they do not bid on prohibited Iranian origin property. Non-US persons will not be able to import these lots into the USA. Please be advised that a Purchaser's inability to import any such item into the U.S. or any other country shall not constitute grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale.