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An Illuminated Frontispiece from a Maghribi Manuscript, North Africa, 16th Century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Ink, Gouache and Gold on Paper
Arabic manuscript on paper, the verso with a large panel of illumination composed of interlacing geometric patterns and stellar motifs, with prayers in gold script, borders filled with scrolling vines in gold, with a circular medallion filled with a rigorous pattern of interlacing arabesques, the recto with 10 lines of text in Maghribi script in brown ink, diacritics in blue, a rectangular panel with prayers in gold against a blue ground, a medallion stretching into the margin, text block ruled in colours and gold, framed
Condition
In good overall condition, a few minor stains, gold bright, 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."