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This 19th century Persian Astrolabe is made from wood covered with gold lacquered paper-maché.
The astrolabe is in good conditon and 15 by 18 by 1 cm.
This North African oil on canvas depicts two men conversing.
The painting is in good condition and is 59 by 49 cm without frame and 86 by 76 cm with frame.
This chalice is made of (probably) bronze. On the outside it is decorated with etchings of a floral design.
It is in good condition and has a height of 26 and a diameter of 12 cm
The album contains 14 photographs representing several places in Al-Quds Al-Sharif and its surroundings.
It is in good condition and the dimensions are 15 by 10 cm.
The book narrates a trip to Makkah Al-Mukarramah and the places the writer visited there. It also contains 34 pictures of Mecca and its surroundings.
The book has 236 pages and is dated 1896 AD.
The dimensiosns are 19 by 13 cm.
A valuable book on morphology and rhetoric, and interpretations of the opinions of several sheikhs and religious scholars, such as Al-Shanqeeti, Al-Muqrabi, Abd Al-Qadir Al-Arbali, Sheikh Issa Al-Qairwani. Also it shares a glimpse of the birth day of the Messenger Muhammad, may God bless him and grant him peace, and many jurisprudential matters.
The book was once owned by Sheikh Jamal Al-Din Abu Muhammad Obaidullah Yusuf Al-Ansari.
Handwritten in the 18th century in Moroccan script in black and red ink.
It is in medium condition, has 180 pages and is 23 by 17 cm.
This book with the title Minyat Al-Mussali wa Ghoniat Al- Mobtadi (منية ألمصلي و غنية ألمبتدئ) was written by Sheikh Abu Ishaq Ibn Shahrayark (Samarkand, Uzbekistan ). In it he explains and clarifies the rules and conditions of prayer and ablution and the invalidators of prayer and ablution, according to the Messenger Muhammad, may God bless him and grant him peace.
It was written in a way that makes it easier for the reader to understand the rules and the pillars of prayer and ablution. It also contains a complete poem, Al-Burdah.
It was written in the year 1045 AH (1630 AD) in Naskh script and in black ink.
The dimensions are 14 by 20 cm and it contain 202 pages.
The book is in good condition for its considerable age.
This Islamic manuscript is specialized in the sciences of religion, Sharia, and fikh. It was written by Sheikh Abu Abdullah bin Yusuf Al-Senoussi in the year 1275 AH (1809 AD).
It was written in the Maghribi script, in black and red ink.
The book contains 314 pages, has its original cover and is 22 by 19 cm. It is in average condition, given its age.
Islamic 19th century signet, made from Najaf stone also called the Pearl of Najaf.
Made by an Iraqi master for the Ottoman Empire. It was specifically designed for important Basha’s and Statesmen.
On the signet is written in Ottoman: binusretillahi teala abd-ı ahmet rıza paşa.
This 18th century prayer book is leather bound with some nice emblems on the back and the front. The text is handwritten and has some wonderful decoration. The book is bilingual, as it is written in Arabic and translated in Ottoman. It contains Surat Al Nour and Surat Al Mulk.
It is signed by Ali Mohamed Mouhir Ali and dated 1275 AH (1859 AD).
The book contains 22 pages. It is clearly of age and has been used for its purpose, and still in very good condition.
This authentic Ottoman table clock has a numbers in Ottoman. The calendar part is in Turkish. The clock was made in 1928. This was in the period of the transition from old Turkish to new Turkish, which resulted in this unique hybrid form. The clock is handmade and still in working order.
The back of the clock as a little period restauration. In all it has markes of being used, but in reasonably good condition for an almost 100-year-old daily used apparatus.
The clock is 9,5 by 14 cm
This 20th century Persian painting is an aquarelle on paper. It depicts a group of men probably at assembly for a governmental function. The men are painted in traditional clothing and also the surrounding buildings have fine motives.
The painting is in very good condition and 82 by 55 cm.
Three Persian miniatures from the 18-19th century Persian. The aquarelles on paper have beautifully delicate paintings and handwritten texts on both sides of the paper. All are placed in a passe partout and in very good condition.
A Persian prins
This beautifully colorful miniature painting shows highly developed craftmanship. It depicts a Persian prince being waited on by three women, possibly from his harem.
It is 14,5 by 23 cm.
Assembly of men
This one depicts a meeting of men, possibly an assembly of government. On the backside of the paper there is what seems to be a poem.
It is 17,5 by 26,5 cm.
The Princes
This wonderful painting is of a Persian princes holding flowers. The brushwork is very delicate in the princes herself and the surrounding decorations. On the backside there is text that is dated 960 HZ (1544 AD) on the op the page to the right.
It is 16 by 22 cm.
This wonderful, polychrome, enameled, ceramic artwork, depicts Khosrow, also known as Khosrow Anūshirvan (Persian: "Khosrow of the Immortal Soul"), or Khosrow the Righteous. He was the 22nd king of the Sāsānian Empire and ruled it from 531-579 AD. The king was known as a wise man and is remembered as a great reformer and patron of art and science.
The plate, from the late 19th to the early 20th century, is 45,5 by 33 cm. For its age it is in good condition, however it was broken and restored, somewhere in its history, which can be seen in the pictures.
A beautiful, colorful, handmade, embroidery with texts from the Quran and the names of Allah. It was made in the 18th to 19th century.
The heritage is probably Ottoman but could also be Pakistan or India.
The wall hanging is in good general condition for its age, it does show signs of use. It is 66 by 121 cm.
On the wall hanging is written:
Outside border (yellow embroidery) Sura Al-Bakara verse 144, 150, 151 and 152. Inside border (pink embroidery): sura Al-Bakara, verse 185, sura Fossilat, verse 2 and sura Al-Mouzamil, verse 20. In the center (yellow embroidery): sura Al-Bakara, verse 255.
This beautiful set of 7 wooden blocks is from the 18th/19th century. The carvings are of ‘Ya Muhammed’, ‘Ya Othman’, ‘Ya Nebi’, ‘Bilali Habeşi’ and and Ya Hüseyin’.
They have different sizes, the biggest being 34 by 24 cm.
A sketch by Alexandre Roubtzoff (1884-1949). It depicts an archeological find from excavations in Cartage, as seen at the Bardo Museum in Tunis.
It is signed on the right side in pencil and dated Tunis 1905.
Alexandre Roubtzoff was born in St. Peterburg, Russia in 1884 who specialized in Orientalist scenes. He spent most of his adult life in Tunisia and died there in 1949.
Two aquarelles with Tunisian scenes by Georges Massa. The first shows a young couple in traditional bridal clothes from the island of Jerba in the South. In the second we see ruins of Cartage.
Both paintings are 55 by 35, without frame.
Georges Massa (1917-2013) is a contemporary, European painter mostly known for his town- and landscape paintings.
This Ottoman grammar book is dated 1318 HD (1896 AD). The title on the cover is written in gold letters.
It is 17 by 25 cm and in very good condition.
Three pieces of Sitar. These items are not old, but they are beautiful and can be nice pieces of meaningful decoration.
The red piece of Sitar is 57 by 40 cm.
The green piece of Sitar is 65 by 65 cm.
The black piece of Sitar is 81 by 35 cm.
This woven tapestry is 60 by 38 cm. In the center there is the shahada ‘la ilaaha illa Allah, Mohammed Rasul Allah’, there is but one God and his messenger is Mohammed. Around the sides is written Bismillah, al-Rahmana, al-Rahim, in the name of Allah, the merciful.
This 19th century brazier is made of yellow copper and is built from 4 pieces. On the bottom is a tray, which is reinforced with wood. On top of that, standing on three legs, is the burner. On the burner is a bowl in which aromatic herbs can be placed. The bowl has two beautifully formed handles. Over the top stands a high lid decorated with arcs formed by leaf-like openings, through which the scents can be spread.
It is 58 cm high and 45 c wide and in good condition.
This handmade (jewelry) box is elaborately decorated with mosaic, inlaid with mother of pearl. The inside of the box is lined with red velvet. The box was made in Egypt in the 20th century.
The box is 30 x 15.5 cm and was damaged in transport. The condition of the box in generally good with some damages (see pictures).
An antique Mamluk desk set from the late 19th to the beginning of the 20th century.
All three items are made of brass and inlaid with silver. They are decorated with Arabic and floral designs. The origin of the set is the Middle East, probably Syria.
The desk set was once part of the collection of Dr Joseph Touma, USA.
A poem with an Ottoman Tughra, signed by Ahmed bin Ahmed Almaybari.
The piece is from the 19th century, 48 x 30,5 cm and in good condition.
Orientalist tapestry panel from the 19th century. It is the embodiment of an oriental market and decorated with multiple beautiful colors.
The piece is 49 by 138 cm and in good condition.
A watercolor by Victor Sarfati (1931-2015) showing people trading in the marketplace.
It is signed at the bottom right, in good condition and 30 x 40 cm.
A gouache of a landscape and village. It is signed at the bottom right by Paul Pascal (1839-1905) and dated 1886.
Without the frame the piece is 21 x 30 cm and in good condition.
A watercolor painting by Fabio Fabbi (1861 – 1946) of a woman in flower shop.
The paining is signed on the bottom left, 44 x 28 cm and in good condition.
An oil painting on panel of travellers on the side of a mountain by Emile Boivin (1846 – 1920).
The painting is Singed bottom left, 38 x 22 cm and in good condition.
This oil on canvas depicts an Orientalist scene of a marketplace in a village in Egypt.
It is signed A. Gior on the bottom right. Without the frame the dimensions are 69 x 59 cm.
The painting is in good condition.
24 Illuminated Cashmir Quran pages from the 1800rds.
The pages are 16 x 5 cm and in good condition.
This double sided, 16th century, Safavid Quran page from Iran is embellished with ink, polychrome pigments and gold on paper.
This page of the Quran contains sura 6 (al-Amraan), with on one side of the page verses 86 to 91 and on the other side verses 92 to 95. On both sides the vocalized text is distributed over five registers: three registers in imposing muhaqqaq script, interspersed with two registers of four lines in smaller Naskh script. The separation of the verses is indicated by polychrome and gold rosettes, and the entire text is surrounded by a gold framing net. This page construction, alternating single lines of muhaqqaq writing and paragraphs in Naskh, is typical of Qurans from the early Safavid period.
The page is 36 x 27 cm and in very good condition.
A 453-year-old Ottoman book with Dua’s and poetry and a biography of Mohammed (pbuh). The book was written in the 16th century (987 AH = 1569 AD) by İsmail Waldaqro. He copied the writings, as was customary at that time, from a grand writer who lived one or two hundred years before his time. Unfortunately, the reference to this writer has been lost, as the first pages of the book are missing. Even without this, the book is a great find.
Period: 16th century (987 AH = 1569 AD)
Dimensions: 29 by 21 by 5 cm, circa 450 pages
Condition: reasonably good, considering its age
This impressive Talismanic from the late 18th to early 19th century, contains multiple handwritten Quranic verses and the most beautiful names of God. On the cotton shirt there are what look like remnants of gold on the names of God. It is possible that they were once plated with gold, which have begun to fade due to its usage and age.
The front, left side of the Talismanic has the inscription ‘there is no God but God’ and on the right side ‘Muhammad, the Messenger of God’. These inscriptions are also gold-plated. On the reverse side, there are many Quranic verses and a gold-plated Tughra of the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful.
What makes this piece even more unique is that it may have been worn by one of the most important officials during the Ottoman Empire.
The Talismanic is 86 cm in width and 128 cm in height and in surprisingly good general condition. There are a few places that require re-stitching.
A set of five 19th century porcelain sultan and sultana’s. They are all characteristically white with gold embellishments. The three larger pieces have the stamp of Jacob Petit on the bottom.
Period: 19th century
Dimensions: small set 12 cm high. Large set 22 cm high. Solo sultana 13,5 cm high.
Condition: all in very good condition, although the small sultana has a damaged hand.
An antique dark walnut box, completely handmade. The lacquered finish is embellished with precious geometric mother-of-pearl decorations. The carving shows skilled craftsmanship.
The box dates from the late 19th to early 20th century. The origin is probably the Middle East.
The box is 49 cm wide, 22 cm deep and 20 in height.
A beautiful, early 20th century, wooden side table, inlaid with mother of pearl. The three legs are carved like elephant heads. On the tabletop is an image of the Taj Mahal. The table is 45 cm in height and has a diameter of 46 cm.
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