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A QUR'AN LEAF IN GOLD KUFIC SCRIPT ON VELLUM NEAR EAST, 10TH CENTURY
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Gold/Vellum
text: surat al-shura' (xlii), vv.37 - 40
Arabic manuscript leaf on vellum, 5 lines per page written in fine gold Kufic script, letter-pointing (i'jam) of thin brown dashes, vocalization of red, green and blue dots, single verse divisions marked with illuminated gold rosettes
Arabic manuscript leaf on vellum, 5 lines per page written in fine gold Kufic script, letter-pointing (i'jam) of thin brown dashes, vocalization of red, green and blue dots, single verse divisions marked with illuminated gold rosettes
Condition
In good overall condition, some stains and nibbles to edges, gold is bright, 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
For a discussion of the Qur'an from which this folio originates, see footnote to previous lot.