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A Rare Calligraphic panel signed by Osman Effendi, Son in law of 'Afif Effendi 'the Mad', Turkey, 18th century, 18th century
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
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Arabic manuscript on paper, 6 lines to the page, written in Naskh script in black ink within cloudbands against a gold ground, ruled in gold, with side panels comprising polychrome and gold foliate decoration, set in an album page, framed
Condition
In good overall condition, some minor smudging to the top left portion of the panel, a few small creases, otherwise good, as viewed.
"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."
"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
As son-in-law of court calligrapher Ibrahim Effendi of Hocapasha (d.1767), the calligrapher of the present piece became known as Osman Effendi, son-in-law of 'Afif Effendi. For this reason he signed his works Osman al-Ma'arouf bi-Damad-i 'Afif , but due to some rather eccentric behaviour, was also known as 'Osman the Mad'. He practised calligraphy under the supervision of Hacizade Mustafa Effendi of Chengelkoy, and is celebrated as a successful follower of the school of Shaykh Hamdullah. On the order of Sultan Selim III (r.1789-1807), he transcribed a copy of the Qur'an and received a grant.
Calligraphies by Osman the Mad are rare. Rado records a copy of Ghazali's Kasidat al-Munfarijat copied by him (see S. Rado, Turkish Calligraphers, Istanbul, undated, p.185) but few others are known. Osman Effendi died in 1805 and was buried in the Karacaahmed Cemetary, Istanbul, beside the grave of Shaykh Hamdullah.
Calligraphies by Osman the Mad are rare. Rado records a copy of Ghazali's Kasidat al-Munfarijat copied by him (see S. Rado, Turkish Calligraphers, Istanbul, undated, p.185) but few others are known. Osman Effendi died in 1805 and was buried in the Karacaahmed Cemetary, Istanbul, beside the grave of Shaykh Hamdullah.