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Qu'ran
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- manuscript book
An Illuminated Ottoman Qur'an Copied by Husayn al-Hamdi. Turkey, Dated 1219 AH/1804 AD
308 leaves (7 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.; 183 x 114 mm), 15 lines within gold borders, finely illuminated double-page opening and colophon, illuminated sub-headings and marginal ornament. Contemporary Ottoman binding with pentagonal flap: green morocco gilt, the covers with sunken cornerpieces and sunken central cusped medallion with floral red morocco onlays, blue-coated endpapers gilt, edges gilt and painted with an interlacing foliate design; rebacked, some wear and restoration.
308 leaves (7 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.; 183 x 114 mm), 15 lines within gold borders, finely illuminated double-page opening and colophon, illuminated sub-headings and marginal ornament. Contemporary Ottoman binding with pentagonal flap: green morocco gilt, the covers with sunken cornerpieces and sunken central cusped medallion with floral red morocco onlays, blue-coated endpapers gilt, edges gilt and painted with an interlacing foliate design; rebacked, some wear and restoration.
Condition
Contemporary Ottoman binding with pentagonal flap: green morocco gilt, the covers with sunken cornerpieces and central cusped medallion with floral red morocco onlays, blue-coated endpapers gilt, edges gilt and painted with an interlacing foliate design; rebacked, some wear and restoration
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.