Lot Essay
A related pair of harpy figures from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kahn Sriber was sold at Christie's Monaco, 1 July 1995, lot 93.
Details
A PERSIAN QAJAR DAMASCENED STEEL HARPY FIGURE
Late 19th Century
The acid-etched body decorated with feathers and figures within cartouches terminating in a human face with pierced head, fanned peacock feathers, the figure resting on a rounded and scalloped base with calligraphic inscriptions
28in. (71cm.) high
Late 19th Century
The acid-etched body decorated with feathers and figures within cartouches terminating in a human face with pierced head, fanned peacock feathers, the figure resting on a rounded and scalloped base with calligraphic inscriptions
28in. (71cm.) high