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Lot 297

An inscribed gold damascened steel helmet (khula khud) and armguard, probably Iran, 18th...

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Lot 297

An inscribed gold damascened steel helmet (khula khud) and armguard, probably Iran, 18th...

Price Realised: £1,430

Estimate: £600 - £800

Price realised is hammer price plus fees (30% Buyers Premium inclusive of VAT).

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Lot 297

Description

An inscribed gold damascened steel helmet (khula khud) and armguard, probably Iran, 18th century, the helmet of typical high domed form with applied upper spike finial, adjustable nose-guard and two plume holders, the decoration consisting of floral sprays contained within medallions, a band of fine naskh to lower rim, and facets of the spike; helmet 39cm. high (without mail); the armguard decorated with repeating bands of flowerheads to side, a lobed medallion with inscription possibly a maker's signature, large flowers and looping vine to one end and inscription in naskh, 34cm. long (2)

 

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The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 26% up to £20,000 (31.2% inclusive of VAT), 25% from £20,001 - £500,000 (30% inclusive of VAT), 20% from £500,001 thereafter (24% inclusive of VAT). The premium price is subject to VAT at the standard rate.

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(ARR) - ARTIST'S RESALE RIGHT

Qualifying living artists and the descendants of artists deceased within the last 70 years are entitled to receive a re-sale royalty each time their work is bought through an auction house or art market professional.

It applies to lots with hammer value over £1,000 as follows:
0 to £50,000 - 4%
£50,000.01 to £200,000 - 3%
£200,000.01 to £350,000 - 1%
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Exceeding £500,000 - 0.25%
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