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An illuminated calligrapher's diploma (ijazeh), Turkey, Ottoman, dated 1301 AH/1883 AD
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- ink on paper
Arabic manuscript on paper, 20 lines to the page, divided between 3 lines of large and bold thuluth script, and 17 lines of neat naskh script in black ink written horizontally and diagonally within cloud bands against a gold ground punched with cintamani motifs, various panels of rococo flowers, with blue outer margins
Condition
In good overall condition, a few rubbed patches to blue outer margins, ink bold and illumination bright, 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
The present ijazeh was given to Muhammad Haqqi Efendi, and signed by his tutor Isma'il Resmi baba, as well as Hafiz Hussein Remzi and Muhammad Vehbi, in 1301 AH/1883 AD. The document is also signed by the illuminator Hussein Shukri (son of Isma'il Resmi), dated the same year.