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Diwan of Amir Khosraw Dehlavi (d.725 AH/1324 AD), Copied by Muhammad Ibn Muhammad Baqqal, Turkey, dated 928 AH/1522 AD
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ink & Gold on Paper
Persian manuscript on paper, 321 leaves plus 4 flyleaves, 17 lines to the page, written in small Nasta'liq script in black ink, in 2 columns separated by double intercolumnar rules in gold, catchwords, margins ruled in colours and gold, opening double page illuminated frontispiece composed of interlacing split-palmettes and strapwork borders, illuminated shamsa on previous folio, final two leaves with floral sprays within text panels, later Indian binding
Condition
In generally good overall condition, some waterstaining, slight fading to opening illuminated frontispiece, pages generally clean and calligraphy bold, end leaves with some paper repairs and worm holes, abrasions to binding extremities, 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
Amir Khosrow Dehlavi (sometimes known as the 'parrot of India') is the most celebrated poet of Indo-Persian culture. The present work, his Khamsa ('quintet'), is his most renowned composition, written in imitation of Nizami Ganjavi's work of the same title.
Muhammad Ibn Muhammad Baqqal is known for having copied two Shahnameh manuscripts dated 868 AH/1463-4 AD and 885 AH/1480-1 AD, in the Topkapi Saray Museum and Chester Beatty Library respectively (see A.J Arberry (ed.), The Chester Beatty Library: a Catalogue of the Persian Manuscripts and Miniatures. Vol.II. MSS. 151-220, Dublin, 1960, Pers 157, pp. 9-11 for the latter).