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A Qajar Qur'an copied by ‘Abdullah Ibn ‘Ashur, dated 1230 AH/1814 AD, an Ottoman binding and Dala'il al-Khayrat copied by Hasan Wahbi, dated 1282 AH/1865 AD, Persia and Turkey, 17th-19th Century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- paper,pen,leather
Arabic mansucript on paper, 163 leaves plus 3 flyleaves, written in black naskh script, surah headings in gold against polychrome foliate panels, marginal illuminations and glosses, 2 double-page illuminated frontispieces and a corresponding finispiece; the Dala'il a-Khayrat 154 leaves plus 2 flyleaves, 9 lines to the page written in black naskh script, various diagrams including Mecca and Medina; binding with gilt-stamped medallions and cornerpieces, with flap
Condition
In generally good overall condition, Qur'an lacking binding, final quire loose, lightly thumbed, illumination bright; binding with minor wear and repair to flap spine; Dala'il al-Khayrat with flap missing, some losses to opening leaf edges, 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
‘Abdullah Ibn 'Ashur was a well-known naskh calligrapher of the early Qajar period, known particularly for his numerous signed manuscripts and Qur’ans. He was from Runnan, near Isfahan where he lived and worked. His hundred and first Qur'an was allegedly written in Isfahan to be presented to Fath 'Ali Shah in 1815. His recorded work is dated between 1786 and 1820 AD.