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Surah al-Fath (XLVIII), copied by ‘Abdullah al-Tabrizi, Persia or Turkey, Safavid or Ottoman, dated 948 AH/1542 AD
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- ink on paper with leather binding
Arabic manuscript on thick cream paper, 7 leaves plus 6 flyleaves, 7 lines to the page, written in fine rayhan script in black ink, verses separated by lobed gold florets pointed in red and blue, margins ruled in gold and blue, colophon sprinkled with gold, opening page with illuminated headpiece in blue and two tones of gold, comprising scrolling leafy flowers and split-palmettes, the text on ff.1b and 2a within cloud bands against a gold ground sprinkled with flowers, later binding applied with cream paper flecked with gold, with gilt-scrolling borders
Condition
In good overall condition, pages slightly thumbed, ink bold and illumination bright, pages slightly cropped to accommodate replacement binding, 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."