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Album de vingt pages d'un manuscrit de Cosmographie et d'Histoire Naturelle d'al-Qazwini ('Ajâ'ib al-Makhlûqât wa Ghrâ'ib al-Mawjûdât), montées sur papier cartonné, Iran, art safavide, XVIIE siècle
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
dix-neuf lignes de texte par page, écrites à l'encre noire et rouge, en nasta'liq, illustré de miniatures en gouache et or, représentant des animaux sauvages et fantastiques; usures, quelques restaurations et repeints
Condition
All the pages are illustrated
The decoration on the margins are worn with stains and spots
There are areas of damages to the paint
There are areas of retouching to the paint
"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."