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A Prince and attendant visiting holymen, with calligraphy signed by Almas, India, Mughal, 17th century
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- gouache heightened with gold
- 54 x 38cm.
gouache heightened with gold on paper, laid down on an album page flecked with gold, inner borders of gold scrolling flowers, the reverse with calligraphy in thuluth and naskh scripts signed by Almas
Condition
In good overall condition, very minor losses to album page, ink strong and bold to reverse calligraphy, minor creasing, 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
Calligraphy on verso signed as: mashshaqahu al-'abd almas
'Written by the servant (of God) Almas'
Two other works by Almas are recorded, neither dated: a calligraphic page attributed to the second half of the sixteenth century in a private collection in Tehran and another in the Salar Jung Museum and Library in Hyderabad. (Mehdi Bayani, ahval va asar-e khosh-nevisna, vol.IV, Tehran, 1358 sh., p.39 & M.Ashraf, A Catalogue of the Arabic Manuscripts in the Salar Jung Museum & Library, II, The Glorious Qur'an, Its parts and Fragments, Hyderabad, 1962, p.34, no.211).
It bears the seal impression of a certain Haji Muhammad Masih Karbala'i dated 1212 AH/1797-8 AD.
'Written by the servant (of God) Almas'
Two other works by Almas are recorded, neither dated: a calligraphic page attributed to the second half of the sixteenth century in a private collection in Tehran and another in the Salar Jung Museum and Library in Hyderabad. (Mehdi Bayani, ahval va asar-e khosh-nevisna, vol.IV, Tehran, 1358 sh., p.39 & M.Ashraf, A Catalogue of the Arabic Manuscripts in the Salar Jung Museum & Library, II, The Glorious Qur'an, Its parts and Fragments, Hyderabad, 1962, p.34, no.211).
It bears the seal impression of a certain Haji Muhammad Masih Karbala'i dated 1212 AH/1797-8 AD.