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A Qur'an bifolium in Maghribi script, North Africa or Andalusia, late 12th-13th century AD
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- manuscript, ink and gold on thick paper
text: surah al-mu'minun (XXIII), end of verse 105 to end of verse 111
Arabic manuscript on thick pink paper, 2 separate leaves, 5 lines to the page, written in large Maghribi script in brown ink, diacritics in gold, large marginal gold medallion marking tenth verse, wide outer margins
Arabic manuscript on thick pink paper, 2 separate leaves, 5 lines to the page, written in large Maghribi script in brown ink, diacritics in gold, large marginal gold medallion marking tenth verse, wide outer margins
Condition
In good overall condition, some foxing, calligraphy bold and illumination 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
For more information on the manuscript from which this bifolium originates, please see catalogue note to lot 13.