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A leaf from the 'Five Surahs', in Muhaqqaq script, copied by Abu Muhammad Abdul Qayyum Ibn Muhammad Ibn Karamshah-i Tabrizi, Persia or Mesopotamia, probably Jala'irid Baghdad, circa 1370
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
Text: surat al-an'am (VI), part of verse 119 - end of verse 122
Arabic manuscript on paper, 5 lines to the page written in elegant muhaqqaq script in black ink outlined in gold, diacritics and vowel points also in black ink outlined in gold, 2 illuminated circular verse markers comprising geometric knots within dotted borders outlined in blue (a third on the verso) margins ruled in red, gold and blue
Arabic manuscript on paper, 5 lines to the page written in elegant muhaqqaq script in black ink outlined in gold, diacritics and vowel points also in black ink outlined in gold, 2 illuminated circular verse markers comprising geometric knots within dotted borders outlined in blue (a third on the verso) margins ruled in red, gold and blue
Condition
In good overall condition, leaf has been remargined at the bottom amd right-hand side, some creases and rubbing, particularly around the bottom edge, ink strong and bold, 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."