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AN ILLUMINATED VAKIFNAME, TURKEY, OTTOMAN, DATED 1289 AH/1872 AD |
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- 31.2 by 17.2cm.
Ottoman Turkish on watermarked paper, 26 leaves plus 4 fly-leaves, 13 lines to the page written in black divani, ruled in gold and black, the opening bifolium with the text written within clouds against a gold ground, floral borders and a polychrome headpiece, in fine Ottoman binding with case
Condition
In good condition, the margins are clean with only minor stains which do not affect the text; stains affecting the beginning and end, the maps in overall good condition, most of the leaves loose, with minor smudges and stains but clen as viewed in the catalogue image, the binding with minor smudges, 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."
Catalogue Note
Text at the beginning of the document confirms it to be in compliance with Islamic law by Shukri Efendi-zade al-Sayyid Muhammad Tawfiq (Seyyid Mehmed Tevfik), whose seal impression appears below. The text specifies Mehmed Server Aga, Chief Companion (Ser-Musahib) at the court of Sultan ‘Abdulaziz, as the donor of a charitable endowmen (waqf) in the form of extensions and improvements to a mosque in Mahmud Pasha Veli Street. It is dated the last day of Sha’ban 1289 AH/2 November 1872 AD. It is witnessed by various people including the Chamberlain of the Imperial Palace (Kethüda Ağa-yi Darüsaade) Mehmed Anbarin ‘Ali.
This is followed by an addenda dated 17 Rabi’ al-Akhar 1290 AH/14 June 1873 AD.
This is followed by an earlier vakifname detailing an endowment by a certain Naksh-i Felek Kalfa (?) daughter of ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abd al-Mannan to the Sinan Pasha Mosque in Besiktas, dated 1 Jumada al-Awwal 1274 AH/18 December 18 1857.
This is followed by an addenda dated 17 Rabi’ al-Akhar 1290 AH/14 June 1873 AD.
This is followed by an earlier vakifname detailing an endowment by a certain Naksh-i Felek Kalfa (?) daughter of ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abd al-Mannan to the Sinan Pasha Mosque in Besiktas, dated 1 Jumada al-Awwal 1274 AH/18 December 18 1857.