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An Illuminated Book of Prayers signed by Mohammad al-Tabib, Persia, dated 1244 AH/1828 AD
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ink on Paper
Arabic manuscript on paper, 48 leaves plus 4 flyleaves, generally 5 lines to the page in tawqi' script in red blue and black ink, some pages with intelinear Persian translation in nasta'liq script, other pages written diagonally and within squares, roundels and charts, margins ruled in red and gold, opening illuminated double page with headpiece in colours and gold, decorated with polychrome flowers, outer margins filled with leafy vines, lacquer binding painted with naturalistic flowers, with corresponding doublures
Condition
In good overall condition, spine repaired, some paper repairs and occasional smudging, as viewed.
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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. 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
inscriptions
This manuscript was copied for a Qajar Princess Malik-zadeh, daughter of a Prince (shah-zadeh-zadeh) by Muhammad al-Tabib al-Isfahani son of al-Hajj Mirza Mahdi in 1244 AH/1828-9 AD. One other prayer book by the scribe dated 1245 AH/1829-30 AD is recorded in the Gulistan Palace Library, Tehran (Mehdi Bayani, Ahval va athar-e khawshnavisan, vol. IV, Tehran, 1358, p.137).
This manuscript was copied for a Qajar Princess Malik-zadeh, daughter of a Prince (shah-zadeh-zadeh) by Muhammad al-Tabib al-Isfahani son of al-Hajj Mirza Mahdi in 1244 AH/1828-9 AD. One other prayer book by the scribe dated 1245 AH/1829-30 AD is recorded in the Gulistan Palace Library, Tehran (Mehdi Bayani, Ahval va athar-e khawshnavisan, vol. IV, Tehran, 1358, p.137).