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A MINIATURE QUR'AN, COPIED BY MUHAMMAD SALIM AL-DIMASHQI, OTTOMAN, DATED 1300 AH/1882-3 AD
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- vellum
Illuminated Arabic manuscript on paper, approximately 205 leaves, 26 lines per page written in extremely minute ghubari script in black ink, sura headings in red, opening double page of illumination, contemporary brown morocco binding and case with gilt floral motifs, in a modern brown cloth box
Condition
Good condition, some fading on leather, 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."
Catalogue Note
This miniature Qur'an is of almost unbelievably small dimensions, and must surely be one of the smallest complete manuscripts of the Qur'an. Despite the miniature size of the script, the text is legible and relatively clear.