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An Illuminated Ottoman prayer book, signed by Hafiz Ahmad Asimi, Turkey, dated 1252 AH/1836 AD
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- ink on paper, leather binding
Arabic manuscript on polished paper, 40 leaves, 9 lines to the page, written in fine naskh script in black ink, verses separated by gold flowerheads, occasional leafy gold sprays amid the text, folio 1b with illuminated headpiece in colours and gold, opening double page written within cloud bands against a gold ground pin-pricked with cintamani motifs, catchwords, margins ruled in red and gold, illuminated colophon, red morocco binding with trellis pattern in gold and tooled ropework border, with flap
Condition
In good overall condition, pages clean, ink bold and illumination bright, one or two minor stains, 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."