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A carved calligraphic stone frieze with two lines of calligraphy, Central Asia, 11th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Stone
fragmentary stone section comprising two inscriptive bands, the top one carved in high relief in ornamental Kufic and the bottom band in cursive calligraphy with remnants of foliate carving underneath, two drill holes with metal tubes for mounting
Exhibited
Islamic Calligraphy: Sacred and Secular Writings, Musée d'art et d'histoire, Geneva, 26 May-2 October 1988; The Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin, 1 December 1988 - 8 January 1989; The Zamana Gallery, London, 26 January - 26 March 1989; Museum Rietberg (Haus zum Kiel), Zurich, 20 April - 31 August 1989; The Jordan National Gallery, Amman, 13 September - 11 November 1989.
Literature
Islamic Calligraphy: Sacred and Secular Writings, Musée d'art et d'histoire, Geneva, 26 May-2 October 1988, pp. 90-1, no.18.
Condition
Fragmentary, abrasion along the edges and the surface with some chips and discoloration, 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
inscriptions
In Kufic: Qur’an, chapter XVIII (al-kahf), part of verse 39.
In cursive: Qur’an, chapter XLVIII (al-fath), parts of verses 28 and 29.
"The lower band of script is an interesting mixture of Thulth and Kufic with some peculiarities - such as the miniature letter kaf above the kaf of the first letter - which are found in manuscripts but rarely carved in stone" (Islamic Calligraphy: Sacred and Secular Writings, Musée d'art et d'histoire, Geneva, 26 May-2 October 1988, pp. 90-1, no.18).
In Kufic: Qur’an, chapter XVIII (al-kahf), part of verse 39.
In cursive: Qur’an, chapter XLVIII (al-fath), parts of verses 28 and 29.
"The lower band of script is an interesting mixture of Thulth and Kufic with some peculiarities - such as the miniature letter kaf above the kaf of the first letter - which are found in manuscripts but rarely carved in stone" (Islamic Calligraphy: Sacred and Secular Writings, Musée d'art et d'histoire, Geneva, 26 May-2 October 1988, pp. 90-1, no.18).