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Two Persian manuscripts: 1) Hafiz (d.1389-90), Diwan, Persia, Safavid, 16th century; 2) Sa’adi (d.1292), Kulliyat, Persia, Qajar, 19th century
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- ink on paper - bound manuscript
- 1) 15 by 8.5cm; 2) 20.6 by 13.8cm.
1) Persian manuscript on paper, 231 leaves plus 2 fly-leaves, 14 lines to the page, written in black nasta’liq, 3 illuminated headings in colours and gold, later red binding
2) Persian manuscript on paper, 370 leaves plus 2 fly-leaves, 13 lines to the page, written in black nasta’liq, headings written in white against a gold ground decorated with floral scrolls, 14 illuminated headings in colours and gold, floral lacquer binding
2) Persian manuscript on paper, 370 leaves plus 2 fly-leaves, 13 lines to the page, written in black nasta’liq, headings written in white against a gold ground decorated with floral scrolls, 14 illuminated headings in colours and gold, floral lacquer binding
Provenance
1) Christie's, London, 10 July 1975, lot 211.
2) Sotheby's, London, 23 April 1974, lot 194.
2) Sotheby's, London, 23 April 1974, lot 194.
Condition
Diwan: in good condition, the margins have been trimmed but are clean, rubbing to the ink, minor splits and stains, as viewed.
Kulliyat: In reasonably good condition, the margins repaired, several splits, holes, stains and minor rubbing, the binding with holes and damaged, 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.
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."
Catalogue Note
This Diwan has a preface composed by Muhammad Gol-andam, considered by many to have been a contemporary of Hafiz, who collected Hafiz’s poems after his death. The Kulliyat bears a note on the opening page which says that Ahmad ibn ‘Ali Asghar bought this manuscript for ten tumans from Mu’tamid al-sultan Masha’allah Khan, the royal chamberlain on 13 Shawwal 1319 (23 January 1902 AD).