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Jerusalem--
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- [The Madaba Map, Jerusalem, 1899], large manuscript map in ink and colours on paper, oriented east to the top, 900 x 1460mm., backed on hard board, presentation label in ink "Copy of A Mosaic of Medeba East ot the river Jordan in a church built in the 3rd Century. Given to us by Sheik Saleem Said, Effendi, Jerusalem, 1899", [cf. Laor, 452], some wear with loss
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Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
The Madaba Mosaic map is part of a floor mosaic from a late sixth-century church in Madaba (now lower Jordan), representing the biblical Holy Land and neighbouring regions.
After its discovery in 1884 the map was drawn several times in coloured ink. "Apart from actual documentation, commercial intent also appears to have been involved, the ideal being to sell the drawings to tourists and collectors" Tishby (Holy Land in Maps). This is possibly such an example, as a printed version did not appear until 1906, published by Palmer and Guthe.