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A calligraphic quatrain, signed by 'Imad al-Hasani, Persia, Safavid, 16th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
Persian quatrain on paper in nasta'liq script in black ink, side and corner-pieces filled with interlacing vines in gold, laid down on a blue and beige album page
Condition
In good overall condition, ink bold and gold bright, small rubbed line to lower section, 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
Mir 'Imad is among the most famous nasta'liq calligraphers of the Safavid period, whose hand has since been a model for nasta'liq scribes. He was born in Qazvin, spent some time in Tabriz, travelled to the Ottoman lands as far as Hijaz, visited Baghdad, Damascus and Aleppo and on his return settled in Isfahan, where he entered the court of Shah 'Abbas I. It is recorded that his fame and the Shah's particular fondness for Mir 'Imad caused jealousy among other calligraphers and resulted in the rumour that he was a Sunni, leading to his murder by the order of the Shah in 1024 AH/1615 AD. Karim-zadeh, in his book on Mir 'Imad however, questions the above account and concludes that the widespread rumour of him being murdered by the order of the Shah was a propaganda by the Ottomans against the Shi'a rulers of Iran.
Numerous examples of his hand are recorded and date between 972 AH/1564-5 AD and 1024 AH/1615 AD (Mehdi Bayani, ahval va asar-e khosh-nevisan, vol.II, Tehran, 1346 sh., pp.518-38; M.A. Karim-zadeh, The Life and Art of Mir Imad al-Hasani, London, 2001).
Numerous examples of his hand are recorded and date between 972 AH/1564-5 AD and 1024 AH/1615 AD (Mehdi Bayani, ahval va asar-e khosh-nevisan, vol.II, Tehran, 1346 sh., pp.518-38; M.A. Karim-zadeh, The Life and Art of Mir Imad al-Hasani, London, 2001).