A PAIR OF GOLD ARMLETS

Lot 15
25.04.2024 10:00UTC +00:00
Classic
Starting price
£ 100 000
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationUnited Kingdom, London
Buyer Premiumsee on Website%
Archive
The auction is completed. No bids can be placed anymore.
Archive
ID 1178460
Lot 15 | A PAIR OF GOLD ARMLETS
Estimate value
£ 100 000 – 150 000
A PAIR OF GOLD ARMLETS

PROBABLY GHAZNAVID KHORASSAN, IRAN, FIRST HALF 11TH CENTURY

The two armlets of identical form, the twisted bands with square faces decorated with four shallow cylinders topped with filigree domes in each corner and two further domes over the ends of the band, numerous smaller domes and filigree arranged symmetrically across the face, the small central bezel within layered filigree diamond motif set with glass bead, minor damages and corrosion

Each 4 ¾in. (12cm.) diam.





Provenance

Middle East art market, by 1998

UK collection since 2003



Further details

Some countries prohibit or restrict the purchase and/or import of Iranian-origin property. Bidders must familiarise themselves with any laws or shipping restrictions that apply to them before bidding on these lots. For example, the USA prohibits dealings in and import of Iranian-origin “works of conventional craftsmanship” (such as carpets, textiles, decorative objects, and scientific instruments) without an appropriate licence. Christie’s has a general OFAC licence which, subject to compliance with certain conditions, would enable a buyer to import this type of lot into the USA. If you intend to use Christie’s licence, please contact us for further information before you bid.
Address of auction CHRISTIE'S
8 King Street, St. James's
SW1Y 6QT London
United Kingdom
Preview
25.04.2024 – 25.04.2024
Phone +44 (0)20 7839 9060
Email
Buyer Premium see on Website
Conditions of purchaseConditions of purchase

Related terms