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An illuminated Ottoman Qur'an, copied by 'Ali Wasfi Ibn Ahmad, pupil of Osman 'Afif Efendi 'The Mad', Turkey, dated 1220 AH/1805 AD
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Ink on paper with binding
Arabic manuscript on paper, 298 leaves, 15 lines to the page, written in black naskh script, surah headings in white on gold-ground panels, opening double page illuminated frontispiece in colours and gold, contemporary brown morocco binding, with flap
Condition
In good overall condition, binding worn and rubbed, illumination bright, pages generally clean, minor stains, 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."
Catalogue Note
The scribe of the present Qur'an 'Ali Wasfi was a pupil of the famous Osman Efendi (d.1805), son-in-law of 'Afif Efendi, who died the year this Qur'an was written. He signed his works Osman al-ma'arouf bi-damad-i 'Afif, but due to some rather eccentric behaviour, he was also known as 'Osman the Mad'.