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Illustrated and Iluminated Leaf from a Shahnama: The Court Convened in a Garden, Shiraz, Persia, Circa 1570
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
gouache heightened with gold on paper, the left-hand side of a carpet-page, miniature depicting the court convened in a courtyard, a garden beyond, 4 columns of elegant nasta'liq in black ink within cloud bands reserved against a gold ground with scrolling foliate motif, borders of cusped arches infilled with floral motifs in colours and gold, the verso with 25 lines of nasta'liq text in black ink in 4 columns, intercolumnar rules in colours and gold, margins ruled in colours and gold, headings in white nasta'liq on a gold ground on panels in colours and gold with foliate motif
Condition
In good condition, minor surface wear and small passages of staining, otherwise colours strong and bright, 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."