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An early copy of Diwan-I Mesihi, Turkey, 16th Century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Ink on Paper
Ottoman Turkish manscript on paper, 79 leaves plus 3 flyleaves, 8 lines to the page written in small nasta'liq script in black ink in two columns, intercolumnar rules and headings left blank, catchwords, margins ruled in blue and gold, opening illuminated headpiece comprising interlacing scrolling vines against blue and gold grounds, some marginal glosses towards the end, gold flecked doublures, later leather binding with gold ropework borders
Condition
In generally good overall condition, some waterstaining, occasional minor losses to leaf edges, otherwise good, 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. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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
Born in Prishtina, Mesihi (d.1512) was one of the leading figures of classical Ottoman poetry. He served the court of Sultan Bayazid II (r.1481-1512) and was a celebrated calligrapher particularly famed for his mastery in nasta’liq script. Due to its calligraphic finesse the present manuscript is likely to have been produced for a courtly patron.