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AN ILLUMINATED QUR’AN, COPIED BY MEHMED SHAKIR, A STUDENT OF AHMAD ZIHNI, TURKEY, OTTOMAN, DATED 1265 AH/1849 AD |
估價
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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描述
- ink on paper - bound manuscript
- 17.9 by 11.4cm.
Arabic manuscript on paper, 307 leaves plus 3 fly-leaves, 15 lines to the page, written in fine naskh in black ink, ruled in gold, verses separated by gold pointed roundels, gold and polychrome floral roundels in the margins, surah headings in blue or red naskh against a gold ground within polychrome cartouches, gold and polychrome opening double page frontispiece with rococo floral decoration, colophon with gold and polychrome floral decoration, in brown morocco binding with gilt design, with flap
Condition
In very good condition, the margins are clean, minor rubbing to the opening double page, a tear in the last page, the binding in very good condition with only minor restoration, as viewed.
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"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."