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Cinquante folios de coran en maghrebi sur vélin, Afrique du Nord, XIIIE-XIVE siècle
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
TEXTE: SOURATE AL-HIJR (XV), VERSETS 29-52 & 57-99, SOURATE AL-NAHL (XVI), VERSETS 1-37 & 43-93, SOURATE AL-JIN (LXXII), VERSETS 24-28, SOURATE AL-MUZZAMMIL (LXXII), VERSETS 1 & PARTIE DU 2
50 folios, 6 lignes par page, inscrites à l'encre brune, les vocalisations en bleu, vert et rouge, titres des sourates calligraphiées à l'or, les terminaisons en fleurons délicatement garnis de rinceaux de palmettes, médaillons ponctués indiquant la fin de chaque verset, palmettes indiquant la fin de chaque cinq versets, médaillons marginaux, en amande pour cinq versets, polylobés pour dix versets et triangulaires indiquant les quart de juz', sans reliure, manques sur les coins, usures sur les médaillons
50 folios, 6 lignes par page, inscrites à l'encre brune, les vocalisations en bleu, vert et rouge, titres des sourates calligraphiées à l'or, les terminaisons en fleurons délicatement garnis de rinceaux de palmettes, médaillons ponctués indiquant la fin de chaque verset, palmettes indiquant la fin de chaque cinq versets, médaillons marginaux, en amande pour cinq versets, polylobés pour dix versets et triangulaires indiquant les quart de juz', sans reliure, manques sur les coins, usures sur les médaillons
Condition
In colour the leaves are less yellow in the reality than in the catalogue illustration.
The borders worn. There are several stings as visible in the catalogue illustration. there are wormholes. Brownish stains as visibile in the catalogue illustration. the first 40 folios belong to the same qur'an section. The ten others show a different skin colour (whiter). all folios are loose without binding.
"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."