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AN ILLUMINATED CALLIGRAPHIC MURAQQA’, SIGNED BY MEHMET HILMI, TURKEY, OTTOMAN, 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 18.5 by 28cm.
Arabic manuscript on paper laid down on 9 album pages, the paper of different colours, orange, green, cream or pink, the borders with gold-speckled green paper, each page with 2 lines of thuluth enclosing two lines of naskh in black ink, gold pointed roundels, ruled in light-blue and gold, colophon on f.9b within a cloud outlined in gold, in binding decorated with marbled paper
Condition
In generally good condition, minor smudges to the ink, minor rubbing and stains, 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."