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A collection of prayers, including an illuminated Dala’il al-khayrat, Turkey, Ottoman, early 18th century
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- ink on paper - bound mss
- 16.5 by 10.5cm.
Arabic manuscript on paper, 281 leaves plus 7 fly-leaves, 9 lines to the page, written in naskh in black ink, ruled in gold, verses separated by gold pointed rosettes, 4 illuminated floral headpieces, gold cartouches, f.68b and 69a with illustrations of Mecca and Medina, in morocco binding with gilt-stamped decoration
Provenance
Ex-collection Professor Gustaf Hamberg (1913-1978), acquired in Cairo in 1951.
Acquired by the current owner from his heirs. Professor Gustaf Hamberg was a prominent Swedish Antiquities scholar, renowned for publishing Studies in Roman Imperial Art, with Special Reference to the State Reliefs of the Second Century (Copenhagen, 1945); he travelled to Egypt in 1951 where he acquired this collection of prayers for his private library.
Acquired by the current owner from his heirs. Professor Gustaf Hamberg was a prominent Swedish Antiquities scholar, renowned for publishing Studies in Roman Imperial Art, with Special Reference to the State Reliefs of the Second Century (Copenhagen, 1945); he travelled to Egypt in 1951 where he acquired this collection of prayers for his private library.
Condition
In good condition, the margins are overall clean, some pages with marginal annotations, minor water stains and rubbing, but in overall good condition, some replacement and later not decorated added pages towards the end, the binding restored, 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 manuscript includes the Dala’il al-khayrat of Muhammad ibn Suleyman al-Jazuli (d.1465) as well as surah al-Kahf (XVIII).