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A FOLIO FROM A QUR'AN IN MUHAQQAQ SCRIPT, ILKHANID PERSIA OR MAMLUK EGYPT, 14TH CENTURY
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Script with alternating gold and black ink lines on paper
- 11 7/8 x 8ΒΌ inches
Text: Surat Al-'Imran (iii), vv.32-42
Arabic manuscript folio, ink and gold on paper, 10 lines per page written in muhaqqaq script in alternating lines of gold and black, verse divisions marked with gold florets, trimmed to edge of text area
Arabic manuscript folio, ink and gold on paper, 10 lines per page written in muhaqqaq script in alternating lines of gold and black, verse divisions marked with gold florets, trimmed to edge of text area
Provenance
Adrienne Minassian, New York, 1955
Condition
In fair overall condition, slight repairs to the exterior edges and some discolouration to the first and fifth lines with tiny loss to the bottom left corner, 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
The elegant script of this Qur'an folio is typical of manuscripts produced under the Ilkhanid and Mamluk dynasties during the 14th century. The use of alternating lines of black and gold ink is a relatively rare feature at the period.