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# - Mexican Indian Manuscript.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Mexico, ?sixteenth or seventeenth century.
Roman letter Nahuatl, 2 pages in ink on a single leaf of maguey paper (399 x 228mm.), framed and glazed so both sides are visible, tear (approximately 20 x 20mm.) affecting a few letters
Provenance
printed label noting that this leaf was brought from Mexico in February 1831 by "J. M."
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"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."
"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
Nahutl was the primary native language of central Mexico and was commonly used in matters of Indian administration after the Roman alphabet had been adapted to it and Indian scribes trained to read and write it. The present manuscript would appear to be part of a census of land ownership and includes a number of Spanish names (Don Pablo, Miguel of Castille).