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A composite illustration from the Razmnama, India, Mughal, 1616-17
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gouache on paper
gouache heightened with gold on paper, with a section pasted down over the text ruled in blue and gold, the reverse with 24 lines of naskh script in black ink
Condition
In generally good overall condition, colours bright, pasted-down area to lower left quadrant, 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
This leaf comes from the one of the major illustrated reproductions of the Razmnama, a Persian translation of the Hindu epic the Mahabharata. During this period two other versions were produced; a dispersed copy originating from 1598 and a version dating from 1605. This particular copy of 1616-17 was commissioned by the great bibliophile 'Abd al-Rahim, also commander of the Mughal armies to which he was appointed in 1584.
Other leaves from this manuscript exist in the collection of Edwin Binney III (see Indian Miniature Painting from the Collection of Edwin Binney III, exhibition catalogue, portland, Oregon, 1974, pp.60-61, no.35), and in a private collection (see S.C. Welch, The Art of Mughal India, New York, 1976, no.33). Further leaves from this manuscript were sold in these rooms, 7 October 2015, lots 277 and 278.
Other leaves from this manuscript exist in the collection of Edwin Binney III (see Indian Miniature Painting from the Collection of Edwin Binney III, exhibition catalogue, portland, Oregon, 1974, pp.60-61, no.35), and in a private collection (see S.C. Welch, The Art of Mughal India, New York, 1976, no.33). Further leaves from this manuscript were sold in these rooms, 7 October 2015, lots 277 and 278.