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A Large Illuminated Qur'an leaf, Yemen or Persia, Mamluk or Ilkhanid, 13th-14th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
Text: surat al-rahman (LV), verses 71-78 & surat al-waqi'a (LVI), verses 1-54
Arabic manuscript on paper, 12 lines to the page in muhaqqaq script in black ink, the first and last in larger script outlined with gold, the sixth line in large gold script outlined in black, verses separated by gold florets, sura heading in white Eastern kufic in a gold panel with latticework decoration and scrolling vegetation terminating in a pear-shaped medallion, 4 further blue and gold marginal roundels
Arabic manuscript on paper, 12 lines to the page in muhaqqaq script in black ink, the first and last in larger script outlined with gold, the sixth line in large gold script outlined in black, verses separated by gold florets, sura heading in white Eastern kufic in a gold panel with latticework decoration and scrolling vegetation terminating in a pear-shaped medallion, 4 further blue and gold marginal roundels
Condition
In reasonably good overall condition, rubbing to the ink, particularly to the top and bottom larger lines of text, some waterstaining to the left hand edge, small area of paper damage and associated restoration on the bottom line left, some rubbing to the gold lettering below the sura heading, as viewed.
"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."