Persia, 18th Century — A Qajar lacquer penbox (qalamdan) depicting Europeans in 17th Century dress

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Estimate: £2,000–£3,000 hammer ≈ $2,605–$3,907
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Sale: Bonhams — Islamic and Indian Art, London, New Bond Street · 26 October 2020
Record ID: TB-2026-703304
Record: first seen 21 Jul 2026 · updated 22 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Qajar Lacquer Penbox, Persia, 18th Century. Bonhams, 26 Oct 2020, lot 54. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-703304.

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A Qajar Lacquer Penbox, Persia, 18th Century. Bonhams, 26 Oct 2020, lot 54. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-703304.

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From the same sale Islamic and Indian Art · Oct 2020

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Artist	Lot	Result USD, incl. premium	Sale
A Qajar Lacquer Penbox	Persia, late 19th/early 20th Century	$3,155	Bonhams, Oct 2020
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A Qajar Lacquer Penbox	Persia, 19th Century		Bonhams, Jun 2020
A Qajar Lacquer Penbox	Persia, 18th Century		Bonhams, May 2021
A Qajar Lacquer Penbox	Persia, dated AH 126[0]/AD 1844-45		Bonhams, Mar 2021
A Qajar Lacquer Penbox	Persia, 19th/ 20th Century		Bonhams, May 2023
A Qajar Lacquer Penbox	Persia, dated AH 1265/ AD 1848-9		Bonhams, Oct 2020
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