Lot Essay
A group of items, by tradition, from the collection of King Farouk is offered in 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Works of Art and Ceramics, Christie's, New York, 25 October 2005 lot 205.
.jpg?w=1)
CIRCA 1820
Details
A SWISS GOLD AND ENAMEL ZARF FOR THE EASTERN MARKET
CIRCA 1820
Vase form, on circular foot, pierced and painted in lilac, blue, green and black enamel, the body with harps alternating with oval cartouches with musical trophies, apparently unmarked
2¼ in. (5.7 cm.) high
CIRCA 1820
Vase form, on circular foot, pierced and painted in lilac, blue, green and black enamel, the body with harps alternating with oval cartouches with musical trophies, apparently unmarked
2¼ in. (5.7 cm.) high
Provenance
By tradition, the collection of King Farouk