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A camel tethered near a stream, illustration from a manuscript mounted as an album page, Persia, Safavid, late 16th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- watercolour and drawing on paper
- 14 by 7cm. / 32 by 20.1cm.
ink and gouache with gold on paper, two small panels of text in nast'aliq script in black ink on cream paper, mounted with borders of gold-sprinkled green paper
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 12 April 1976, lot 24.
Condition
Laid down on card, with gold freckled border, the mountains with hairline crease, resembling craquelure, rubbing to external edges, minor stain to angle of calligraphy box, small stain near camel mouth (miniature cut down at top), 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."