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An illuminated double page frontispiece from a manuscript of Firdausi's Shahnameh: the end of the Baysunghuri preface and the beginning of the Shahnameh, Persia, Safavid, Shiraz, 16th century
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Gouache, ink and gold on paper
gouache heightened with gold on polished paper, f.1b with an elaborate headpiece composed of scrolling polychrome vines and split-palmettes, 17-25 lines to the page written in fine black nasta'liq script sprinkled with gold, 6 illuminated heading panels, catchwords
Condition
In good overall condition, a few small stains, slightly thumbed, colours and gold bright, 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
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An oblong seal impression of a certain Hasan son of Mustafa with a Persian legend dated 1227 AH/1812-13 AD.
An oblong seal impression of a certain Hasan son of Mustafa with a Persian legend dated 1227 AH/1812-13 AD.