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A Panel of Calligraphy Signed by Mehmed Nuri Sivasi, Turkey, Dated 1347 AH/ 1928 AD
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Calligraphic work, ink on paper
Arabic manuscript on paper, a single line of Nasta'liq script composed of micrographic Ghubari script in different colours, with a micrographic border of text, ruled in gold, with ebru outer borders
Condition
In very good overall condition, 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
In micrographic Ghubari script:
'Me and Ali, We are like the head and the body (We are inseparable).'
Mehmed Nuri Sivasi (d.1935)
Born in the city of Sivas, Mehmed Nuri Sivasi was the son of Ahmed Efendi, a chancery scribe. He also became a bureaucrat and was appointed the chief-secretary of the grand-mufti's office. He studied calligraphy under the supervision of Sheikh Mahmud Hamdi Efendi and was celebrated for his mastery using Ghubari ('dust' script) and was regarded as the last great exponent of this technique.