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An illuminated Ottoman Qur'an, copied by Husayn al-Nazif, Turkey, Ottoman, dated 1277 AH/1860 AD
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- ink on paper, bound leather
Arabic manuscript on paper, 295 leaves plus 2 flyleaves, 15 lines to the page, written in neat black naskh script, verses separated by gold dots, catchwords, surah headings in white within gold-ground panels with rococo floral decoration, margins ruled in gold, black and red, floral marginal devices throughout, double page illuminated frontispiece with rococo floral decoration against a gold ground pin-pricked with cintamani motifs, colophon with en suite decoration, brown morocco binding with corresponding designs and gilt scroll work borders, with flap and fitted box
Condition
In good overall condition, pages clean, ink bold and illumination bright, binding slightly worn, 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."