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Apollo Art Auctions is pleased to present our forthcoming sale, Fine Islamic and Indian Art, now live on our website. Taking place on Monday 28th April at 11am, during London?s much-anticipated Islamic Art Week, this carefully curated auction features over 250 lots celebrating the artistic splendour, spiritual depth, and cross-cultural dialogues that shaped the Islamic and Indian worlds. From the opulent courts of the Mughals and Ottomans to the intellectual and spiritual centres of Safavid Persia, the sale spans over a millennium of creativity. Highlights range from finely illuminated manuscripts and calligraphic panels to intricately carved jade amulets, architectural fragments, and richly inlaid furniture. Covering a broad geographic reach?from the Mediterranean and the Middle East to the Iranian plateau, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent?this sale offers collectors an opportunity to engage with the diverse visual languages and artistic traditions of these remarkable regions. For further details or specific enquiries, please contact our Islamic Art Department at islamicart@apolloauctions.com. Our white-gloved team professionally handles all items preparing them for in-house shipping. We look forward to welcoming you to the sale!
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LOS 46:
A FINELY CAST SELJUK NIELLO INLAY RING
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Verkauft für: £3 200
Preis inkl. Provision:
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4 128
Startpreis:
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1 500
Geschätzter Preis :
£2 500 - £4 000
Auktionshaus-Provision: 29%
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MwSt: 20%
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A FINELY CAST SELJUK NIELLO INLAY RING
Ca. 13th-14th century AD . An enamelled ring of substantial weight and striking presence. This gold ring is crafted in a bold hexagonal form, the central panel cast in high relief with a dynamic figural motif—possibly mythological—encased within a raised hexagonal frame. Surrounding the central relief is a band of dark blue enamel inscribed in nasta‘liq script, forming a continuous border that enhances the composition with elegant contrast. The shoulders are intricately modelled with sinuous, intertwining floral and vegetal motifs, worked in high relief and extending seamlessly into the hoop. Triangular recesses between the applied floral elements are filled with further enamel decoration, echoing the rich visual language of 18th-century Mughal jewellery. The interior of the ring bears an engraved inscription, likely indicating ownership or a talismanic phrase. Unlike gem-set rings of the period, this piece demonstrates the sophisticated casting and chasing techniques of its time, relying on form, relief, and enamel to create visual impact rather than the use of precious stones.For similar see: Spink & Son, Islamic Rings and Talismans, London, 198. Atil, Esin, Islamic Metalwork in the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., 1985.Size: D:16.1mm / US: 5 1/2 / UK: K 1/2; Weight: 10gProvenance: Property of a London Islamic art specialist collector; previously in a collection formed since the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
