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An illustrated and illuminated leaf from a copy of Firdausi's Shahnameh: Ardeshir asks for the hand of Ardavan's daughter, attributed to Mu'in Musavvir, Persia, Safavid, circa 1660
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- gouache heightened with gold on paper
gouache heightened with gold on paper, 7 lines of text, written in black nasta'liq script in 4 columns above and below painting with intercolumnar gold rules, heading in red in upper panel, reverse with 25 lines of text and two heading panels, framed
Condition
In reasonably good overall condition, some retouching to faces of male figure and harpist, loss to inner leaf edge, 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."