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A carved walrus ivory hilted curved and double edged dagger (jambiyya), Qajar Iran, 19th century...
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A carved walrus ivory hilted curved and double edged dagger (jambiyya),
Qajar Iran, 19th century...
Price Realised: £5,248
Estimate: £1,200 - £1,500
Price realised is hammer price plus fees (31.2% Buyers Premium inclusive of VAT).
Lot 225
Description
A carved walrus ivory hilted curved and double edged dagger (jambiyya),
Qajar Iran, 19th century and later,
The hilt engraved with a young man in European dress holding a musket, a register with cherub-like figure above, a register with a pseudo-calligraphic medallion against a field with a bird taking flight among floral sprays, the reverse with a young maiden asleep under a tree, cartouches inscribed with Persian verses in nasta'liq script above and below, the side applied with possibly later turquoise or turquoise like pearls inlaid copper alloy plaques, the blade with single raised fuller, the pommel with small knop,
36cm. long
Fees & VAT
Buyer's Premium
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.
VAT
VAT is not charged on the hammer price unless it is stated that there is 'VAT applicable on the hammer price at the end of the description. Buyer's premium is subject to VAT.(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%
£350,000.01 to £500,000 - 0.5%
Exceeding £500,000 - 0.25%
ARR is capped at £12,500
Please note ARR is calculated in euros. Auctioneers will apply current exchange rates.
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