Auction 17 FINE ISLAMIC AND INDIAN ART
By Apollo Art Auctions
Monday, Apr 28, 11:00 AM
63-64 Margaret St. London, W1W 8SW
Apollo Art Auctions is pleased to present our forthcoming sale, Fine Islamic and Indian Art, now live on our website. Taking place on Monday 28th April at 11am, during London?s much-anticipated Islamic Art Week, this carefully curated auction features over 250 lots celebrating the artistic splendour, spiritual depth, and cross-cultural dialogues that shaped the Islamic and Indian worlds. From the opulent courts of the Mughals and Ottomans to the intellectual and spiritual centres of Safavid Persia, the sale spans over a millennium of creativity. Highlights range from finely illuminated manuscripts and calligraphic panels to intricately carved jade amulets, architectural fragments, and richly inlaid furniture. Covering a broad geographic reach?from the Mediterranean and the Middle East to the Iranian plateau, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent?this sale offers collectors an opportunity to engage with the diverse visual languages and artistic traditions of these remarkable regions. For further details or specific enquiries, please contact our Islamic Art Department at islamicart@apolloauctions.com. Our white-gloved team professionally handles all items preparing them for in-house shipping. We look forward to welcoming you to the sale!
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LOT 5:

A GROUP OF FOUR QAJAR LUSTRE-PAINTED STAR TILES

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A GROUP OF FOUR QAJAR LUSTRE-PAINTED STAR TILES
Iran, Ca. 17-18th century AD or later. A group comprising four ceramic tiles of eight-pointed star form, each under a transparent glaze and painted in coppery lustre over a white ground. The designs include a variety of vegetal scrolls, geometric motifs, and one with a seated feline figure, possibly a lion. Each tile a slight variation in design and tone. Size: 125-135mm x 125-130mm; Weight: 880gProvenance: Previous property of a UK based Islamic art professional. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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