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Mir Ali-shir Nava'i (d.1501), Chihil Hadith Nabu'i, signed by Mustafa ‘Izzet Yesarizadeh, Turkey, dated 1220 AH/1805 AD
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- ink on paper, with gold, leather binding
Chaghatai Turkish manuscript on varied colour paper, 6 leaves, 8 to 13 lines to the page, written in fine ta'liq script in black ink horizonatally and diagonally, corner pieces filled with scrolling split palmettes, margins ruled in colours and gold, later binding with embroidered exterior
Condition
In good overall condition, pages generally clean, a few minor stains, as viewed.
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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
Mir 'Ali-shir Nava'i, also known as Nizam-al-Din 'Ali-Shir Herawi (1441-1501), generally known under his pen-name, Nava'i ('the melodic' or 'musical'), was an important politician, mystic, linguist, painter, and poet. Born and raised in the city of Herat, he is remembered in Uzbekistan's history as one of the founding fathers of Uzbek literature and a great contributor to Chaghatai works, significantly adding to the development of the Uzbek language.