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A LARGE ILLUMINATED QUR'AN JUZ' (V), PERSIA, SAFAVID, 16TH CENTURY |
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 35.5 by 22cm.
text surah al-Nisa (IV) vv.24-147Arabic manuscript on paper, 15 pages plus 1 fly-leaf, 13 lines to the page, the text in black naskh divided into two black lines alternated with 3 lines of gold thuluth, ruled in gold, flanked by panels with gold geometric sections, verses separated by pointed gold roundels, gold round verse markers in the margins, f.1b with a polychrome and gold heading, in gilt-stamped binding
Condition
In good condition, the margins are clean with only minor stains, pencil European number marked on the lower bottom, the illumation birght as viewed, the binding, which is likely to be contemporaneous but later associated, is in good condition, with minor stickers and labels on reverse, 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."