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An Album of Ottoman Calligraphy, signed by 'Umar Ibn Isma'il, Turkey, dated 1085 AH/1674 AD
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Ink & Gold on Paper
Ottoman Turkish manuscript on paper, 25 leaves, comprising 50 panels of calligraphy, each panel with 2 lines of Naskh script surmounted by a line of larger Thuluth script in black ink, side panels filled with vegetal designs in gold, verses separated by gold roundels pointed in blue and red, ruled in gold, with red inner borders, laid down on pages of a later album with ebru outer margins, binding with ebru doublures and striped silk boards
Condition
In good overall condition, a few minor stains and smudges, otherwise calligraphy bold, as viewed.
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"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."