Persia, 19th Century (4) — Four Qajar lacquer penboxes (qalamdans)

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Estimate: £1,500–£2,000 hammer ≈ $1,907–$2,543
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Sale: Bonhams — Islamic and Indian Art, London, New Bond Street · 21 May 2024
Record ID: TB-2026-381049
Record: first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Four Qajar Lacquer Penboxes, Persia, 19th Century (4). Bonhams, 21 May 2024, lot 75. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-381049.

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Four Qajar Lacquer Penboxes, Persia, 19th Century (4). Bonhams, 21 May 2024, lot 75. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-381049.

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Maqbool Fida Husain	Princely Jaisalmer		Bonhams, Jul 2023
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