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A Rare and Important Ottoman Qur'an copied by Huseyin Hamdi Effendi, with silk and metal-thread embroidered pouch, Turkey, Dated 1255 AH/1839 AD
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Ink & Gold on Paper
Arabic manuscript on polished paper, 307 leaves plus 2 flyleaves, 15 lines to the page, written in fine Naskh script in black ink, verses separated by small gold roundels pointed in red, catchwords, tenth verses marked with the Arabic word 'Ashr' written diagonally in the margin, illuminated floral marginal devices throughout, surah headings written in white Thuluth script within gold-ground floral panels, opening illuminated double-page frontispiece elaborately decorated with interlacing polychrome flowers against a punched gold ground, morocco binding with gilt-stamped medallions and cornerpieces composed of scrolling vines, with flap, velvet pouch with metal-thread rococo designs to one side, with strap
Condition
In very good overall condition, slight wear to binding, pages clean and fresh and 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."
Catalogue Note
Hüseyin Hamdi Effendi
Born in Istanbul, Hüseyin Hamdi Effendi was one of the leading disciples of court calligrapher Isma'il Zühdi Effendi, brother of Mustafa Rakim Effendi, the calligraphy tutor of Sultan Mahmud II (r.1808-39). Hüseyin Hamdi Effendi studied under the supervision of Isma'il Zühdi Effendi, together with Mustafa Kani Effendi, Halil Vehbi Effendi, Mehmed Shem'i Effendi and Shanizade Ataullah Effendi.