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A monumental one-page Qur'an, copied by Haydazare Muhammad Salih, India, Mysore, dated 1274 AH/1858 AD
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- ink heightened with gold on paper
ink heightened with gold on paper, written in black diwani script, the page containing the name of the Prophet within an illuminated palm tree, River of Paradise depicted to the left, with a border of scolling vegetation, backed on cloth
Condition
In good overall condition, some creases, 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
A similar one-page Qur'an, dated 1150 AH/1738 AD, is in the Islamic Arts Museum, Malaysia (illustrated in F.P. Khuan (Ed.), Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, Vol.I, Kuala Lumpur, 2002, pp.146-7), whilst a further copy was sold in these rooms 3 October 2012, lot 25.