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An illuminated calligrapher's diploma (ijazeh), Turkey, Ottoman, dated 1261 AH/1845 AD
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ink on pape, heighted gold
Arabic manuscript on paper, 12 lines to the page, written in thuluth and naskh script in black ink, the top 4 lines within cloud bands against a gold ground punched with cintamani motifs, side panels of rococo foliate motifs, borders of scrollwork and scrolling flowers, framed
Condition
In generally good overall condition, a few mild smudges, 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.
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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
The present ijazeh was given to Muhammad 'Arif al-Shawki, and signed by his tutor Mahmud al-Nouri, as well as 'Ali al-Ramzi, Muhammad Sa'id Taba'i, Khalil al-Halimi, Ahmed al-Zihni, Ahmed al-Nouri, Ahmed al-Rushdi, 'Arif 'izzati, Hasan al-Wasfi, Mustafa al-Rasimi, Hafiz Sharif, Hafiz Sa'id, Ibrahim al-Khulusi, Mehmed al-Salim, Hafiz al-Shukri and Ahmed al-Rushdi al-Khulusi.