- 72
A Double-sided leaf from a manuscript of Firdausi's Shahnameh: Rustam Killing the Dragon and Rustam about to kill the woman magician, signed by Mu'in Musavvir, Persia, Isfahan, late 17th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper
Gouache heightened with gold on paper, each side with miniature and 20 lines or fewer of text within 4 columns separated by gold rules, margins ruled in colours and gold, side with Rustam killing the dragon with one heading in red, signature in the lower margin, numberd '16' in Persian on other side right hand margin
Condition
In generally good overall condition, a few creases and stains, one bottom corner repaired, 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."