Islamic & Indian Art 2025-12-10 Auction - 105 Price Results - Lyon & Turnbull in London
A COLLECTION OF OTTOMAN MANUSCRIPTSAN OTTOMAN AN'AM-I SHERIF (PRAYER MANUAL)AN IZNIK POTTERY TILE DECORATED WITH 'SAZ' LEAVES
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London, London, United Kingdom
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Islamic & Indian Art

We are delighted to introduce our upcoming Islamic & Indian Art ft. ft. Indian Miniature Paintings & Rare Books from the Collection of a German Enthusiast auction taking place on Wednesday 10 December. The Islamic art section features excellent examples of Ottoman art (lots 1 -13) followed by Masterpieces of Islamic Art taking centre stage with a newly discovered Mamluk manuscript on Equine Medicine that has graced an English library since at least the late 19th century or early 20th century (lot 23), a rare Mamluk comb made for an Emir (lot 24) and three exceptional examples of early Islamic jewellery (lots 25, 26 and 27), and not least a rare and fine example of Mosul metalwork (lot 28) that was discovered at a flea market in the South of France. The Indian art section features 'The Collection of a German Enthusiast', beginning with rare reference books on Islamic and Indian art, followed by a collection of Indian miniature paintings collected over a period of 25 years, initially by accident, but then through pure passion, formed as a result of the attraction towards the lively colours and curious portraits. Highlights are many, and include a rare and early painting by the most influential and important painters at the court of Shah Tahmasp, ?Abd al-?Aziz (lot 37), early Mughal portraiture (lots 38-41), a stunning Polier album page (lot 45), a large and exciting Rajasthani painting that once belonged to the film producer, Ismail Merchant (lot 71) and some fine examples from the Punjab Hills (lots 72 and 73). The last section of Indian art cannot be forgotten, and highlights include two private collections ?The property of a Lady? (lots 79, 80 and 81) and ?A Private Somerset Collection? (lots 76, 88, 89, 90, 91 and 92) and some wonderful works of art with illustrious Indian noble pasts (lots 77 and 105). The sale finishes with a superb painting by the modern Indian art, B. Prabha (lot 109).
Auction Curator:
Philip Smith
Philip Smith
Modern British Art Modern & Post-War Design Contemporary & Post-War Art Decorative Arts: Design since 1860
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A COLLECTION OF OTTOMAN MANUSCRIPTS: A COLLECTION OF OTTOMAN MANUSCRIPTS TURKEY, 19TH CENTURY mainly 19th-century, in naskh script, including:Treatise on fiqh, probably Ibrahim al-Halabi, Multaqa al-Abhur, 19th century, in Arabic,
0001: A COLLECTION OF OTTOMAN MANUSCRIPTSEst. £1,000-£1,500
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AN OTTOMAN AN'AM-I SHERIF (PRAYER MANUAL): AN OTTOMAN AN'AM-I SHERIF (PRAYER MANUAL) TURKEY, DATED AH 1210/ AD 1795 Arabic manuscript on paper, 158 leaves, 11 lines to the page written in elegant naskhi script in black ink, black and gold
0002: AN OTTOMAN AN'AM-I SHERIF (PRAYER MANUAL)Est. £2,000-£3,000
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AN IZNIK POTTERY TILE DECORATED WITH 'SAZ' LEAVES: AN IZNIK POTTERY TILE DECORATED WITH 'SAZ' LEAVES TURKEY, SECOND HALF OF 16TH CENTURY of square form, decorated in red, blue, green and black on outline on a white ground under a transparent glaze,
0003: AN IZNIK POTTERY TILE DECORATED WITH 'SAZ' LEAVESEst. £7,000-£10,000
AN IZNIK BLUE AND WHITE POTTERY TILE: AN IZNIK BLUE AND WHITE POTTERY TILE OTTOMAN TURKEY, CIRCA 1530-40 of hexagonal form, decorated in cobalt blue and turquoise under a transparent glaze with intertwined rumi and khataiĀ motifs
0004: AN IZNIK BLUE AND WHITE POTTERY TILEEst. £5,000-£7,000Lot Passed
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AN IZNIK POTTERY DISH DECORATED WITH A DEER: AN IZNIK POTTERY DISH DECORATED WITH A DEER TURKEY, 17TH CENTURY of shallow form with sloping rim, decorated in red, blue, green and black outline on a white ground under a transparent glaze with a
0008: AN IZNIK POTTERY DISH DECORATED WITH A DEEREst. £5,000-£7,000
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AN OTTOMAN QUR'AN WITH SILVER TRAVELLING CASE: AN OTTOMAN QUR'AN WITH SILVER TRAVELLING CASE TURKEY, 19TH CENTURY Arabic manuscript on paper, 253 leaves, with double illuminated heading, 15 lines to the page in black naskhi script, margin rules
0009: AN OTTOMAN QUR'AN WITH SILVER TRAVELLING CASEEst. £500-£700
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AN OTTOMAN SILVER AND METAL-THREAD EMBROIDERED LEATHER WALLET: AN OTTOMAN SILVER AND METAL-THREAD EMBROIDERED LEATHER WALLET TURKEY, DATED 1777 the red Moroccan leather of rectangular form with cusped flap, profusely embroidered with rococo floral designs, the
0011: AN OTTOMAN SILVER AND METAL-THREAD EMBROIDERED LEATHER WALLETEst. £1,000-£1,500
AN OTTOMAN SILVER-GILT AND FILIGREE BELT BUCKLE: A SILVER-GILT AND FILIGREE BELT BUCKLE RUSSIA, CAUCASUS, LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH CENTURY formed of nine sections or plaques mounted on a leather strap, the clasp of medallion shape, decorated with
0012: AN OTTOMAN SILVER-GILT AND FILIGREE BELT BUCKLEEst. £2,000-£3,000Lot Passed
A SMALL KASHAN LUSTRE POTTERY EWER: A SMALL KASHAN LUSTRE POTTERY EWER PERSIA, 12TH/ 13TH CENTURY of pear-shape with cylindrical neck and upward pointing spout, decorated in a brownish-honey coloured lustre on a white ground, with
0014: A SMALL KASHAN LUSTRE POTTERY EWEREst. £3,000-£5,000Lot Passed
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A SAFAVID ILLUSTRATION OF A BATTLE SCENE FROM A PERSIAN EPIC: A SAFAVID ILLUSTRATION OF A BATTLE SCENE FROM A PERSIAN EPIC PERSIA, 17TH CENTURY gouache and gold on paper, laid down on on an album page with gold sprinkled blue outer borders, depicting three
0015: A SAFAVID ILLUSTRATION OF A BATTLE SCENE FROM A PERSIAN EPICEst. £1,000-£2,000
A QAJAR LACQUER PAPIER-MACHE MIRROR CASE: A QAJAR LACQUER PAPIER-MACHE MIRROR CASE PERSIA, 19TH CENTURY of rectangular form, the cover decorated with a mother and child surrounded by courtiers and a peacock at their feet, the inside cover
0017: A QAJAR LACQUER PAPIER-MACHE MIRROR CASEEst. £700-£900Lot Passed
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A QAJAR UNDERGLAZE PAINTED POTTERY BOTTLE VASE: A QAJAR UNDERGLAZE PAINTED POTTERY BOTTLE VASE PERSIA, LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH CENTURY formed of a wide ring-shaped body on a short tapering foot with tall cylindrical neck, decorated in polychrome
0020: A QAJAR UNDERGLAZE PAINTED POTTERY BOTTLE VASEEst. £400-£600
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A MAMLUK REVIVAL COPPER AND SILVER INLAY BRASS LAMP STAND: A MAMLUK REVIVAL COPPER AND SILVER INLAY BRASS LAMP STAND EGYPT OR SYRIA, CIRCA 1930s in the form of a snake rising from a rectangular base, profusely inlaid with copper and silver decoration
0022: A MAMLUK REVIVAL COPPER AND SILVER INLAY BRASS LAMP STANDEst. £800-£1,200
A RARE MAMLUK COMB MADE FOR AN EMIR: A RARE MAMLUK COMB MADE FOR AN EMIR EGYPT, CAIRO, 13TH/ 14TH CENTURY carved wood of rectangular form, with teeth on either end, the central panel decorated in relief with a line of cursive Arabic
0024: A RARE MAMLUK COMB MADE FOR AN EMIREst. £10,000-£15,000Lot Passed
THREE FINE SELJUK GOLD AND NIELLO RINGS: THREE FINE SELJUK GOLD AND NIELLO RINGS PERSIA OR CENTRAL ASIA, 12TH/ 13TH CENTURY three rings, the first with a square bezel with a central medallion containing a seal inscription in reverse,
0025: THREE FINE SELJUK GOLD AND NIELLO RINGSEst. £15,000-£20,000Lot Passed