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Dervishes under a tree in a rocky landscape, ascribed to Yusuf al-Husayni, Persia, probably Isfahan, mid-17th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- ink on paper
- painting: 17 by 8.1cm.leaf: 32.8 by 21.4cm.
watercolour and pencil on paper, mounted on an album page, the blue borders decorated with interlacing gold motifs, the reverse mounted with a page from Firdausi's Shahnameh, with 25 lines of text in black nasta'liq in 4 columns
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, 3 May 2001, lot 60.
Ex-private collection, UK.
Ex-private collection, UK.
Condition
In generally good condition, traces of the old mount, minor stains and losses, 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."