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An illuminated calligraphic quatrain, signed by ‘Imad al-Hasani, Persia, Safavid, dated 1016 AH/1607-08 AD
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- ink on paper
- text panel: 16.8 by 7.6cm.leaf: 26.4 by 16.2cm.
Persian manuscript on marbled paper, 6 lines to the page, written in black nasta’liq within cloud bands against a gold ground, the upper right corner with polychrome interlacing scrolls, laid down on an album page with pink borders decorated with interlacing floral scrolls, framed
Condition
In good condition, creases and minor smudges, a thin layer seems to have been applied over the calligraphic panel, 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."
Catalogue Note
The quatrain is in praise of one with beautiful hand writing and is mentioned by Mehdi Bayani as possibly having been said by ‘Imad himself after having been praised by the Safavid Shah ‘Abbas (Mehdi Bayani, ahval va asar-e khosh-navisan, vol.ii, p.524). For more on the calligrapher 'Imad al-Hasani, please see footnote to previous lot.