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AN ILLUMINATED QUR'AN, COPIED BY IBRAHIM IBN MUHAMMAD KNOWN AS DADEH-ZADEH, TURKEY, OTTOMAN, DATED 1102 AH/1691 AD
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- vellum
Illuminated Arabic manuscript on paper, 450 folios, 13 lines per page written in clear naskhi script, gold florets between verses, suras divided by gold panels, juz' divisions marked in margins with wording in red and illuminated devices, opening double page of illumination in colours and gold, colophon page with illuminated panel, brown morocco binding with central medallion and cornerpieces of gilt-stamped leather onlay, with flap
Condition
Good condition, some stains and discolouration around edges of pages but overall crisp, gold and ink bright and legible, 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."