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Three Leaves from a Manuscript of Firdausi's Shahnameh:The battle of Bahram Chubina with Khusraw Parviz, The Brahman replying to Alexander, Bahram Chubina killing the lion, Persia, Safavid, 16th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Opaque watercolour heightened with gold on paper
Persian manuscript on paper, 13-14 lines to the page, written in Nasta'liq script in black ink on gold sprinkled paper, in 4 columns, separated by intercolumnar margins filled with scrolling flowers and geometric motifs, ruled in colours and gold, the paintings depicting a battle scene, the hunt, and a meeting within a landscape, 2 leaves with illuminated headings in white against a gold ground sprinkled with polychrome flowers, remargined, framed
Condition
In good oveall condition, some small stains and paper repairs, gold bright, 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."