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AN ILLUMINATED BOOK OF PRAYERS, COPIED BY IBN 'ALI RIZA KHAN ABU'L-QASIM AL-SHIRAZI, IRAN, TABRIZ, 1240 AH/1824-5 AD
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- vellum
Illuminated Arabic manuscript on lacquered paper, 32 leaves, 9 lines per page written in clear naskhi script in black ink, interlinear gold decoration throughout, margin rules in black, headings marked with panels of polychrome floral illumination, pink paper borders throughout with gold-ruled cartouches with further text written in white thuluth script, opening double page illuminated frontispiece, further opening page with illuminated headpiece, contemporary floral lacquer binding
Condition
Good overall condition, considering age, 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."