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An Illuminated Ottoman Qur'an, Copied by Muhammad Al-Bulani, Turkey, dated 1238 AH/1822 AD
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Ink & Gold on Paper
Arabic manuscript on paper, 302 leaves plus 3 flyleaves, 15 lines to the page, written in Naskh script in black ink, verses separated by segmented gold florets pointed in red and blue, illuminated marginal devices emanating floral sprays, surah headings left blank in gold rectangular panels, opening double-page illuminated frontispiece in colours and gold, with bands of polychrome flowers and text in cloud bands, verses separated by more elaborate florets, endpiece decorated with flowers, red morocco binding with tooled medallions and cornerpieces filled with interlacing vines and split-palmettes, gilt ropework borders, with flap
Condition
In good overall condition, spine with some wear, occasional marginal stains, otherwise ink bold and illumination 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."