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A calligraphic practice sheet in ta'liq script, signed by 'Abdallah Munshi, Persia, Safavid, dated 911 AH/1505-06 AD
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- ink,paper
ink heightened with gold on paper, laid down on an album page with narrow red outer borders, text in black ta'liq script within cloud bands against a gold ground filled with scrolling vines, ruled in blue and gold
Condition
In good overall condition, light creasing and some mild rubbing, 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
The ta'liq script witnessed in this fine calligraphic exercise was generally reserved for the composition of official documents and correspondence, and indeed the scribe, Darvish 'Abdallah Munshi, was a well known secretary (munshi). Other calligraphies by 'Abdallah Munshi in ta'liq script can be found within the album made for Amir Ghayb Beg in the Topkapi Palace Library (see David Roxburgh, The Persian Album, 1400-1600: From Dispersal to Collection, New Haven, 2004, p.231).