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An illuminated Qur'an, copied by Muhammad Hussein Shirazi, India, Mughal, dated 1037 AH/1627 AD
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- ink,paper,leather
Arabic mansucript on paper, 576 leaves plus 3 flyleaves, a protective slip of paper bound between each leaf, 12 lines to the page written in neat black naskh script on polished paper sprinkled with gold, margins with an outer border filled with gold flowers, surah headings in blue thuluth within illuminated polychrome panels, 3 double-page illuminated frontispieces, 2 double-page illuminated finispieces and a further headpiece, floral lacquer binding
Condition
In good overall condition, spine repaired, calligraphy bold and illumination bright, some wormholes, 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."