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AN ILLUSTRATED MANUSCRIPT OF POETRY, PERSIA, QAJAR, EARLY 19TH CENTURY |
估價
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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描述
- ink, gouache, paper, textile, leather
- 19.5 by 12cm.
Persian manuscript on paper, 27 leaves on coloured paper, 9 lines to the page, written in nasta’liq in black ink within clouds against a gold ground, ruled in blue, red, green and gold, illuminated panels throughout the text with gold scrolls against a blue ground, opening bifolium with gold and polychrome interlacing scrolls, f.27b with one miniature, f.1a with the Iranian export stamp dated 1343 AH/1924-25 AD, incomplete, loose, in later cloth binding
來源
H.K. Monif (d.1968), New York.
Condition
In reasonably good condition, the margins are clean, loose, minor stains, rubbing, losses and flaking to the painting, ownership stamps, 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."