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A MONUMENTAL ILLUMINATED QUR'AN JUZ' (X), MESOPOTAMIA, LATE 13TH/14TH CENTURY |
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 48 by 30cm.
text: surah al-Anfal (VIII), v.40 to surah at-Tauba (IX), v.98Arabic manuscript on paper, 8 leaves, 14 lines to the page, written in large black muhaqqaq script, verses separated by gold and blue rosettes, gold and polychrome marginal khams and ‘ashr, f.3a with surah heading in blue, in brown stamped morocco binding
Condition
In overall good condition, stains and minor restorations and tears to the external edges of the leaves which do not affect the text, smudges and losses to the illumination of the marginal verse markers, minor smudges to the ink, the catchwords added later, 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."