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Twenty vellum Qur'an leaves in maghribi script, NORTH AFRICA OR ANDALUSIA, circa 1250-1350
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
Text: surat al-A'raf (VII), vv.: 43-60, 67-82 and 35-41
Arabic manuscript on vellum, 5 lines to the page written in large maghribi script in brown ink with diacritics and vowel points in red, blue, orange and green, illuminated trefoil and shell-shaped markers decorated with blue and red dots between verses with box
Arabic manuscript on vellum, 5 lines to the page written in large maghribi script in brown ink with diacritics and vowel points in red, blue, orange and green, illuminated trefoil and shell-shaped markers decorated with blue and red dots between verses with box
Condition
some staining, rubbing, creasing and flaking of edges, overall good condition, ink is strong, colours are bright, as viewed.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
These twenty leaves are very similar in style to a bifolium which is included in this sale, see lot 10.