- 135
An illustrated and illuminated leaf from a manuscript of Firdausi's Shahnameh: Hushang Killing the Black Demon, Persia, Safavid, Qazvin or Mashhad, 988 AH/1580 AD
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Gouache on paper
gouache heightened with gold on polished paper, 9 lines of text in black nasta'liq script within 4 columns, heading in gold, reverse with 23 lines of text, 2 larger headings in gold, ruled in colours and gold
Condition
In fairly good overall condition, thumbed, some small stains smudges and spotting, painting slightly rubbed, some areas of retouching including the faces, 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
See catalogue note to lot 132. This lively painting which covers almost the entirety of the leaf, can also be attributed to 'artist A', and would originally have been folio 13a.