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An Album of Ottoman Calligraphic Exercises, signed by Abdullah al-Anayn, dated 1147 AH/1734 AD
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- ink on paper
Arabic manuscript on polished paper, laid down in an album, 9 leaves, a total of 16 panels of calligraphy, each 3 lines to the page, written in large and small muhaqqaq script in black ink, letter changes marked by simple gold florets, ruled in gold, borders of multicoloured rhomboid cut-paper, plain outer binding with collectors notes
Provenance
Ex-Collection L.P. Elwell-Sutton, scholar of Islamic and modern Persia, and Professor of Persian at Edinburgh University, 1952-82
Ex-Collection J.H. Fazalueley (?), Cairo, January 25th, 1811 (note on binding)
Ex-Collection J.H. Fazalueley (?), Cairo, January 25th, 1811 (note on binding)
Condition
In generally good overall condition, a few minor stains and smudges, calligraphy bold and gold bright, 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."