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An illuminated calligrapher's diploma (ijazeh), Turkey, Ottoman, dated 1277 AH/1860 AD
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gold and ink on paper
Arabic manuscript on paper, composed of two boards joined in the middle, 11 lines to the page including a large upper line of thuluth script and 11 lines of naskh script within cloud bands against a punched gold ground, the interstices filled with polychrome rococo flowers, light blue outer borders with gold leafy scrolls
Condition
In fairly good overall condition, outer margins water stained with various small holes, minor stains, 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
The preset calligrapher's diploma (ijazeh) is signed by the student Mustafa al-Arif, and signed by eighteen other calligraphers including Ahmed al-Zihni and Ibrahim Khulusi.