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A Seated Dervish, Persia, Safavid, early 17th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- pencil and gold on paper
Ink and pencil heightened with a small amount of gold on paper, depicting a seated dervish holding a manuscript, a shawl wrapped around his shoulders, laid down on an album page, inner border flecked with gold, outer margins filled with leafy gold fronds, collection notes to reverse, framed
Provenance
Ex-collection Sevadjian
Sold at Hotel Drouot - Salle No.8, 31 October 1961, lot 56
Sold at Hotel Drouot - Salle No.8, 31 October 1961, lot 56
Condition
In good overall condition, small tear with associated repair to top right hand corner, some wormholes to outer border, 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."