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An illustrated and illuminated leaf from the Siyar-i-Nabi of Mustafa Dharir: Reyhana Hatun and Ka'b ibn Malik on top of the mountain, copied by Mustafa bin Vali, Turkey, 16th Century
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
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Description
- Gouache on paper
Gouache heightened with gold on paper, 4 lines of text above and below the text in one broad column within cloud bands against a gold ground, written in naskh script in black ink, margins ruled in gold, reverse with 13 lines of text and catchword in lower left margin
Provenance
Commissioned by the Ottoman Sultan Murad III in 1594
In the possession of Princess Se'adetlu Bash-Rukhshah-Qadin Hazretleri in 1753
In the possession of Major R.G. Gayer-Anderson, Cairo, circa 1939
In the possession of Princess Se'adetlu Bash-Rukhshah-Qadin Hazretleri in 1753
In the possession of Major R.G. Gayer-Anderson, Cairo, circa 1939
Condition
In generally good overall condition, edges of leaf have been trimmed, colours bold and bright, 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
See catalogue note to previous lot.