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A Rare Calligraphic Exercise Signed by Ibrahim Afif Efendi, Turkey, 18th Century
Estimate
10,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Manuscript
Arabic manuscript on paper, 4 lines to the page, written in Thuluth script in black ink, verses separated by leafy gold florets, a corner panel filled with scrolling polychrome flowers, ruled in gold, laid down on an album page with outer borders flecked with silver
Condition
In generally good overall condition, ink bold and illumination bright, album page with some wear, 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."
Catalogue Note
Ibrahim Afif Efendi (d.1767)
Born in Istanbul, Ibrahim Afif Efendi studied calligraphy under the supervision of court calligrapher Habli Huseyin Efendi (d.1744). Ibrahim Afif's style has almost been united with his son in law Deli Osman Efendi (d.1805) who used to sign his works mentioning his name; "Osman, son-in-law of Afif". He died in 1767.