Sale 5526
London, South Kensington
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10 October 2014
Price realised
GBP 1,250
Estimate
A LARGE BRASS OPENWORK FIGURE OF A PEACOCK QAJAR IRAN, 19TH CENTURY On octagonal base on eight feet and circular two-tiered plinth, modelled with open beak and five-pronged crest to head, the body, plinth and base with engraved and openwork decoration depicting seated figures, divs, mythical beasts, hunting scenes and felines pouncing on their preys amidst profuse scrollworks, the tail intricately decorated with figural scenes on profuse floriated scrolling tendrils 31 ¼in. (79.5cm.) high
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