Apollo Art Auctions

October 2024 Auction  –  12 - 13 October 2024

Apollo Art Auctions , October 2024 Auction

Ancient Art, Antiquities

Part 1: Sa, 12.10.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Su, 13.10.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
The auction is closed.
Please Note: Buyer's premium has been increased to 29%

Description

ISLAMIC COPPER ALLOY ASTROLABE

Ca. AD 1500 - 1700 An Islamic astrolabe consisting of two parts, the bottom, referred to as the mater, and a lid. Items like these served as a star chart and physical model of visible heavenly bodies, and could even be used for determining latitude on land or calm seas.
Size: 220mm x 140mm; Weight: 1.01kg
Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

1000
Estimate: GBP 1500 - 3000

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Starting price 1'000 GBP
Estimate 1'500 GBP
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