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Muhyi al-Din Lari (d.1526-7 AD), Futuh al-Haramayn in verse, copied by the scribe 'Ali, probably Herat, Persia, Safavid, dated 990 AH/1582 AD
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ink, Gouache and Gold on Paper
Arabic manuscript on paper, 42 leaves, 15 lines to the page written in small Nasta'liq script in black ink in two columns, headings in red ink, margins ruled in gold, illuminated opening headpiece comprising polychrome flowers against gold, blue and black grounds, 5 full page illuminated illustrations depicting Mecca, Medina and various locations associated to the Hajj, 11 further illustrations of various sizes, later lacquer binding decorated with polychrome flowers
Condition
In good overall condition, some smudging and occasional stains. some marginal paper repairs, later lacquer binding, 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
This manuscript of the Futuh Al-Haramayn (a guide to pilgrimage describing the Holy Cities of Mecca and Medina and the rites carried out there by pilgrims) is written in verse by the scribe 'Ali. This is likely to be the same scribe who is responsible for a copy of the same work of a similar date now in the Chester Beatty Library (where the copyist has signed 'Ghulam 'Ali', see A.J. Arberry, The Chester Beatty Library: A Catalogue of the Persian Manuscripts and Miniatures, Vol.III, Dublin, 1962, p.25, no.249).