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A fine Ottoman Qur'an juz (XXIX), signed by Ali Shukri Efendi, Turkey, Galata, 19th century
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Arabic manuscript on paper, leather binding
Arabic manuscript on paper, 26 leaves plus 2 flyleaves, 9 lines to the page written in naskh script in black ink, surah headings with rococo decoration left blank, opening illuminated headpiece against a gold ground punched with cintamani motifs, gold floral illuminations in outer margins throughout, tooled leather binding with matching gold foliate motifs, with flap
Condition
In good overall condition, occasional smudges, occasional paper repairs to corners, particularly f.12, minor wear to spine, 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
Ali Shukri of Galata
Born in Istanbul, Ali Shukri Efendi was from the Galata district as indicated by the colophon of the present manuscript ('Ali Shukri ‘Galatawi’). He was the Imam of the imperial treasury of the Topkapi Palace. Two Qur’an manuscripts copied by him are preserved in the Topkapi Palace Museum, the first dated 1246 AH/1830 AD and the second 1250 AH/1834 AD. The present juz is the only other work by the calligrapher known to us.
Born in Istanbul, Ali Shukri Efendi was from the Galata district as indicated by the colophon of the present manuscript ('Ali Shukri ‘Galatawi’). He was the Imam of the imperial treasury of the Topkapi Palace. Two Qur’an manuscripts copied by him are preserved in the Topkapi Palace Museum, the first dated 1246 AH/1830 AD and the second 1250 AH/1834 AD. The present juz is the only other work by the calligrapher known to us.