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Hafiz, Diwan, Signed by Qandin, Persia, Safavid, Dated 1068 AH/1646 AD
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Ink, Gouache & Gold on Paper
Persian manuscript on cream, yellow, blue, green and pink paper with margins sprinkled with gold, 274 leaves, 13 lines to the page, written in fine Nasta'liq script, opening illuminated double page frontispiece comprising scrolling polychrome flowers on blue and gold grounds, red morocco binding with vestiges of gilt decoration
Condition
In good overall condition, binding worn, domr stains and rubbing, pages generally clean, ink bold and gold bright, a few areas of smudging, 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 copy of the divan of Hafiz begins with a long preface composed during Sultan Husayn Bayqara's rule in Herat by the order of his son Prince Sultan Faridun in 907 AH/1501-02 AD. A note at the end of the manuscript states that it was purchased for Haydar Khan Sardar, son of Sardar Rahmdel Khan for 350 tumans on the first day of Ramadan. The work ends with two benedictory couplets by Salman Savaji in large Nasta'liq script..