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Abu'l-Mahsin Ibn 'Unayn (d.1233), Diwan, Syria, 12th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ink on Paper
Arabic manuscript on thick cream paper, 44 leaves plus a flyleaf, incomplete at beginning and end, 13 lines to the page, written in naskh script in brown ink, with titles in thuluth, modern binding
Condition
In fair overall condition, some waterstains and wormholes, incomplete at beginning and end, 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
Born in Damascus in 1154 AD, Muhammad Ibn Nasrallah Ibn Makarim Sharaf al-din al-Hurani al-Damishqi al-Ansari, known as Abu'l-Mahsin Ibn 'Unayn, was a satirical poet of the Ayyubid period who composed riddles and topical poems, often expounding his love for Damascus. He also employed jokes, irony and mockery to deride society's elite, as well as himself, eventually causing his banishment from Damascus. After travelling in Yemen and Egypt, Ibn 'Unayn was allowed to return to Damascus, and was employed as a court vizer under the governor al-Malik al-Muazzam, son of Salah al-Din's successor al-Malik al-'Adil (r.1195-1200 AD).