18th Jan, 2020 9:30 GMT/BST

The Dexter Collection of Ottoman, Islamic and Indian Interiors

 
  Lot 200
 

200

A Mother-of-Pearl and Bone Inlaid Hardwood Cabinet, Damascus, late 19th century, with foliate...

A Mother-of-Pearl and Bone Inlaid Hardwood Cabinet, Damascus, late 19th century, with foliate cresting over an arrangement of cupboards, drawers and "Mihrab" niches, on bracket feet inlaid with foliate and geometric motifs on a carved foliate ground, and with turned and pierced panels, 145cm by 81cm by 133cm See illustration

Sold for £1,300
Estimated at £500 - £700


 

Very minor damage to the return of the crenellated cornice (back corners). Old minor damage to one leaf at front. Door to central cupboard missing a single piece of mother of pearl inlay, three pieces of mother of pearl inlay possibly later. Sides - left side with one piece of mother of pearl missing (lower back above foot). Several cuff marks and dents, very tiny losses to the feet typical of a piece of this age. Ring marks to top.

 


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Auction: The Dexter Collection of Ottoman, Islamic and Indian Interiors, 18th Jan, 2020

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