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A calligraphic quatrain, signed by Mehmed Said al-Husayni, Turkey, Ottoman, 18th century
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- manuscript on paper, ink, gold, framed
Ottoman Turkish manuscript on paper, 4 lines to the page, written in large nasta'liq script in black ink, corner panels filled with interlacing split-palmettes, polychrome flowers amid the text, laid down on an album page, ruled in colours and gold, green outer margins flecked with gold, framed
Condition
In good overall condition, text area slightly rubbed, otherwise ink bold and illumination bright, 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
The content of the present quatrain praises a high-ranking official, probably a grand-vizier. The calligrapher appears to be Mehmed Said Ibn Ahmed, a famous pupil of Hoca Mehmed Rasim Efendi. He was celebrated for his mastery in the six pens and died in Istanbul in 1721.