Miroir ottoman en argent repoussé, Turquie, XIXème siècle An Ottoman repoussé silver mirror Turkey, 19th Century of circular form with lobed edge, decorated in repoussé with panoply to centre surrounded by interlinked cornucopias and vegetal motifs, suspension chain, tughra mark to frame 1825.67 g. Footnotes: Provenance Acquired by Baron Leon Rolin 'The Lion of Cairo' (1871-1950) or his daughter, Jacqueline Rolin (1902-1975) and thence by descent. Leon Rolin (1871-1950), nicknamed 'The Lion of Cairo', was the owner of contracting firm Leon Rolin & Co, one of the two largest civil contractors in Egypt. The firm was charged with construction of the Heliopolis Palace Hotel, later the presidential palace of the Mubarak administration. The Heliopolis Palace Hotel was an ambitious project, built in the open desert between 1908-1910, and opening as Africa's most luxurious hotel on December 1st 1910. During the construction and inspired by their surroundings, his wife, Madeleine Shaar (1876-1954) started a collection of Islamic art. His daughter Jacqueline continued to avidly collect and was present at the auction of the contents of the Royal Palace of King Farouk. She later returned to Belgium and distributed her rich collection amongst her children and their descendants. Saleroom notices: Please note that this lot is white metal and not silver as described in the catalogue. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

Saleroom Notice:
Please note that this lot is white metal and not silver as described in the catalogue.