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An illuminated Qu'ran, copied by Osman Ibn Mahmud Anqaravi, known as Karabaji-zadeh, Turkey, probably Ankara, Ottoman, dated 1221 AH/1806 AD
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- ink and gold on paper, bound leather
Arabic manuscript on paper, 303 leaves plus a flyleaf, 15 lines to the page, written in black naskh script, verses separated by pointed gold roundels, surah headings in white within gold foliate panels, opening illuminated frontispiece in colours and gold, numerous floral marginal medallions, red morocco binding with rococo floral decoration
Condition
In generally good overall condition, pages cropped, spine repaired, occasional smudges and stains, pages generally clean, slight rubbing to frontispiece, 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."