AN OTTOMAN ILLUSTRATION OF AL-MASJID AL-HARAM

19TH CENTURY

Gouache color heightened with gold on paper, depicting al-Masjid al-Haram with the kabaa in the centre surrounded by the four Maqams of the Islamic schools and different doors.

With identification inscriptions in black naskh script. flanked on both sides with cartouches enclosing v.1v.5 from surah Al-Mulk. All ruled in a border with a gilt and polychrome floral sprays on a gilt ground. Framed and glazed 58 by 74 cm.

Estimate € 1500 - € 2000

Lot 181

A RARE SWISS CRYSTAL CLOCK

LATE 19TH CENTURY

Crystal Ball desk top clock, circa 1890. Convex cut glass to the front and back each opening. Visible platform escapement movement to the back. Brass fittings.

A rare and unusual piece.

Diameter: 6.5 cm.

Height: 6 cm.

Estimate € 2000 - € 3000