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A calligraphic muraqqa', signed by (Eski) Isma'il al-Zuhdi, Turkey, Ottoman, dated 1138 AH/1725 AD
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- ink on paper, leather binding
Arabic manuscript on paper, composed of 6 panels, 4 with one line of large thuluth script and 4 lines of neat naskh script beneath, verses separated by foliate gold roundels, polychrome vegetal panels to the sides of the text, outer ebru borders, the final panel with two lines of text in large thuluth script, brown leather boards with gilt knotted motifs and scroll work borders
Condition
In good overall condition, binding with some abrasions, minor stains, 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
The calligrapher Isma'il Zuhdi studied under both the Yedikuli Seyyid 'Abdullah, whilst working as a cobbler, and also Anbarizade Imam Dervis 'Ali. The latter, however, died before granting Zuhdi with his ijazeh, so he asked Suyolcuzade Mehmed Necib to award it in his place. Sadly, few examples of Isma'il Zuhdi's calligraphy exists, and it is said that, according to Mustakimzade, "...had he lived longer, he would have been among the 'miracle masters' of calligraphy" (cited in N.F. Safwat, Understanding Calligraphy - The Ottoman Contribution, Part One, London, 2014, p.216). A calligraphic panel comprising four lines of bold thuluth is in the Collection of Cengiz Çetindogan (ibid., p.216-7, no.36).