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An Illuminated Ottoman Dala'il al-Khayrat, copied by Hajj 'Umar (known as Khulusi), Turkey, dated 1262 AH/1845 AD
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ink & Gouache on Paper
Arabic manuscript on paper, 120 leaves plus 2 flyleaves,13 lines to the page, written in neat Naskh script in black ink, verses separated by segmented gold roundels, gold heading panels left blank, illuminated foliate marginal devices, catchwords, margins ruled in gold, opening illuminated headpiece with gold ground punched with cintamani motifs, double-page watercolour illustration depicting Mecca and Medina, a further illuminated headpiece, morocco binding with embossed stencilled doublures and outer boards decorated with a floral spray emanating gold rays with ropework border, with flap
Condition
In very good overall condition, calligraphy bold and illumination 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
A note on the last page dated 1268 AH/1851 AD and written by Osman 'Afif al-Naqshbani informs us that 'Abd al-Rahman Agha approved of the commentaries. The seal of Osman 'Afif also dated 1851 is stamped underneath the note.