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An illustrated and illuminated leaf from a manuscript of Firdausi's Shahnameh: Goruy-e Zerah Hanged, Persia, Safavid, Shiraz, 16th century
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Gouache, ink and gold on paper
gouache heightened with gold on paper, 4 columns of fine nasta'liq script in black ink, sprinkled with gold, illuminated heading, reverse with 25 lines of text and a further heading
Condition
In good overall condition, leaf cropped, minor creases, colours bright, as viewed.
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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."
Catalogue Note
Goruy-e Zerah, a Turanian, who had cut off Siyavash’s head over a golden basin, is captured by Giv in one of the Eleven Rokh combats and taken to Kay Khusraw who orders him to be hanged.