A PAIR OF MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID CHAIRS
SIGNED HABIB IBRAHIM, EGYPT, DATED AH 1327/1909-10 AD
A PAIR OF MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID CHAIRS SIGNED HABIB IBRAHIM, EGYPT, DATED AH 1327/1909-10 AD Each of typical form with wide seats, straight arms and backs surmounted by arabesque arches, the back of each elegantly engraved with two niches flanking a square panel all engraved with arabesque, panels of mashribiyya above and below, the engraved elements each inlaid with mother-of-pearl geometric or stellar motifs, the upper panels of mashribiyya bordering a panel of thuluth , the arched panel on the top with a crescent and star roundel between mother-of-pearl inlaid panels with the signature of the maker and date, the leading edges all with mother-of-pearl bands decorated with geometric strapwork, the seat and legs similarly decorated, some pieces now separate but retained 46½in. (118.2cm.) high
A PAIR OF MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID CHAIRS
SIGNED HABIB IBRAHIM, EGYPT, DATED AH 1327/1909-10 AD
A PAIR OF MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID CHAIRS SIGNED HABIB IBRAHIM, EGYPT, DATED AH 1327/1909-10 AD Each of typical form with wide seats, straight arms and backs surmounted by arabesque arches, the back of each elegantly engraved with two niches flanking a square panel all engraved with arabesque, panels of mashribiyya above and below, the engraved elements each inlaid with mother-of-pearl geometric or stellar motifs, the upper panels of mashribiyya bordering a panel of thuluth , the arched panel on the top with a crescent and star roundel between mother-of-pearl inlaid panels with the signature of the maker and date, the leading edges all with mother-of-pearl bands decorated with geometric strapwork, the seat and legs similarly decorated, some pieces now separate but retained 46½in. (118.2cm.) high
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
Try LotSearch and its premium features for 7 days - without any costs!
Be notified automatically about new items in upcoming auctions.
Create an alert
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
