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An illuminated title page from a manuscript on Firdausi's Shahnameh, Persia, Shiraz, Safavid, circa 1570
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Paper
Persian manuscript on paper, 19 lines to the page, written in black nasta'liq script, heading in white within a gold lobed cartouche against a blue ground decorated with scrolling flowers and split-palmettes, key word in gold amid the text, reverse with 4 lines of text
Provenance
Sir Howard Hodgkin, C.H., C.B.E., (b.1932), London
Acquired in 1968
Acquired in 1968
Condition
In generally good overall condition, stains to outer margins, as viewed.
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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."