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An Illustrated and Illuminated leaf from a manuscript of Nizami's Khamsa: Khosrow Spies Shirin Bathing, Persia, Turkoman, 1496 AD
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Ink & Gouache on Paper
Gouache heightened with gold on paper, 9 lines to the page, written in nasta'liq script in black ink within 4 columns separated by double intercolumnar gold rules, reverse with 21 lines of text with one illuminated heading in blue against a ground of scrolling gold vines
Condition
In reasonably good overall condition, some waterstaining, trimmed on one vertical edge, colours generally 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
The present painting comes from a manuscript of Nizami's Khamsa dated 901 AH/1496 AD, that was originally sold in these rooms 11 December 1968, lot 149. Further paintings from the same manuscript were also sold 8 October 2008, lot 38; 15 October 2003, lot 23, 30 April 2003, lots 27-28 and 25 April 2002, lots 35-36.