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Muhammad bin Isma'il al-Bukhari al-Ja'fi, Sahih al-Bukhari, Volume Two, Copied by Muhammad Ibn Sharif bin al-Wahid, Mamluk, Egypt or Syria, dated 700 AH/1300 AD
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Ink & Gold on Paper
Arabic manuscript on thick cream paper, 17 lines to the page, written in Naskh script in black ink, key words written in red and gold, opening illuminated frontispiece with heading in gold against a floral background, within a panel comprising circular and geometric motifs with scrolling foliate grounds in blue and gold, with slip case
Condition
In fairly good overall condition, requires binding as pages currently loose, some light waterstaining, marginal repairs to the opening leaves, pages generally clean and fresh, ink bold, 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."