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An illustrated and illuminated leaf from a manuscript of Firdausi's Shahnameh: Rustam kicking back the Rock Thrown by Bahman, Persia, Shiraz, mid-16th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Gouache heightened with gold ink on paper
Gouache heightened with gold on paper, depicting a figure sitting roasting meat on a spit beside a stream in a green valley within a rocky outcrop, with attendents and observers standing by, 7 lines to the page in 4 columns, written in nasta'liq script in black ink within cloudbands against a gold ground sprinkled with polychrome flowes, intercolumnar rules filled with scrolling flowers, margins ruled in colours and gold, reverse with 25 lines of text on gold-sprinkled paper with ensuite decoration
Provenance
Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, 15 December 1978, lot 207.
Condition
In reasonably good overall condition, some areas of flaking, colours vivid and gold bright, outer margins clean, 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."