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An illuminated Qur'an section, Mamluk, probably Egypt or the Yemen, circa 1300-1350
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
Text: Juz IV
Arabic manuscript on thick cream coloured paper, 21 leaves, 9 lines to the page written in clear naskhi script in black ink with diacritics and vowel points in black, large gold rosettes decorated with alternating blue and orange dots between verses, sura heading written in thuluth script in gold with diacritics and vowel points marked in blue, illuminated double-page frontispiece in colours and gold, the four headings in white thuluth in gold cartouches, contemporary brown morocco binding with central oval medallions in gold issuing palmettes above and below, with blind and gold-tooled borders with latticed corners
Arabic manuscript on thick cream coloured paper, 21 leaves, 9 lines to the page written in clear naskhi script in black ink with diacritics and vowel points in black, large gold rosettes decorated with alternating blue and orange dots between verses, sura heading written in thuluth script in gold with diacritics and vowel points marked in blue, illuminated double-page frontispiece in colours and gold, the four headings in white thuluth in gold cartouches, contemporary brown morocco binding with central oval medallions in gold issuing palmettes above and below, with blind and gold-tooled borders with latticed corners
Condition
In fair overall condition, all leaves with repair to the bottom and lower right-hand corner edges, some staining and smudging, minor losses and rubbing to the binding, including restored spine, ink generally strong, as viewed.
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"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
Similar Qur'an sections to the present one were sold in these rooms on 8 October 2008, lot 15, and on 14 October 1999, lot 11.