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An Illuminated Ottoman Dala'il al-Khayrat, copied by 'Abdullah Halim Effendi, Turkey, Dated 1260 AH/1843 AD
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Ink on Paper
Arabic manuscript on paper, 102 leaves plus a flyleaf, 11 lines to the page, written in elegant Naskh script in black ink, verses separated by gold roundels, margins ruled in gold, catchwords, opening illuminated headpiece comprising gold interlacing flowers punched with cintamani motifs, double page illuminated illustration of Mecca and Medina in watercolours, further illuminated headpiece and numerous heading panels, embossed pink foliate doublures, red morocco with gilt-stamped ropework border and central trellis motif, with flap and ensuite slip-case
Condition
In good overall condition, pages clean and illumination bright, binding and slip-case slightly rubbed, 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
Abdullah Halim Effendi
As stated in the colophon, Abdullah Halim was among the followers of Hafiz Ibrahim Shawqi (d.1829) one of the leading disciples of 'Osman the Mad', better-known as Damad-i Afif (d.1805). Uğur Derman records that Hafiz Ibrahim Shawqi has mentioned in many instances Isma'il Zuhdi Effendi (d.1806) as his calligraphy teacher.