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A Letter addressed to Malik Qasim Mirza (1807-59), possibly from his father Fath 'Ali Shah, Persia, Qajar, early 19th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ink and gouache on paper
Persian manuscript on paper, 9 lines to the page written in Nasta'liq script in black ink, surmounted by an oval portrait of a bearded prince in ink and gouache, outer borders of coloured paper, framed
Condition
In fairly good overall condition, some creasing and ink slightly faded, very top of oval portrait extended onto margin paper, 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."
Catalogue Note
This letter to Malik Qasim Mirza, Fath 'Ali Shah's twenty-fourth son, is addressed to nur-e chashm 'The light of my eyes'. Within the letter, the sender points out that the Prince's handwriting has deteriorated and that accompanying the letter, a chukh garment (a woollen garment woven in Mazandaran) was being sent and that a daily report was demanded.