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An illuminated calligrapher's diploma (ijazeh), Turkey, Ottoman, dated 1286 AH/1869 AD
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- ink and gilding on paper
Arabic manuscript on stout paper, 13 lines to the page, written in thuluth and naskh scripts in black ink within cloud bands, set against a gold ground with pin-pricked cintamani motifs and polychrome floral decoration, outer margins of scrolling gold vines
Condition
In reasonably good overall condition, edges with some water staining and spotting, 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 present ijazeh was given to Ahmed al-Farid, and signed by the teachers Muhammad al-Sharif al-Khulusi, Husayn al-Fahmi, Mustafa al-Fawzi, 'Uthman al-Khulusi, Muhammad al-Wahbi and Suleyman al-Fitri, in 1286 AH/1869 AD.