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An illuminated prayer book, signed by Husayn al-Hilmi, Turkey, Ottoman, dated 1262 AH/1845 AD
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- ink on paper, bound leather
Arabic manuscript on paper, set into blue outer margins flecked with gold, 11 leaves plus 3 flyleaves, 11 lines to the page, written in naskh script in black ink within cloud bands, verses separated by gold florets, 4 pages with illuminated rococo headpieces and en suite marginal devices, colophon with corresponding decoration, brown morocco binding with gilt-stamped medallions, scroll work borders, with flap
Condition
In generally good overall condition, binding worn, illumination bright and pages clean, 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
For a manuscript with similar rococo illumination see N. Atasoy, A Garden for the Sultan: Gardens and Flowers in the Ottoman Culture, Istanbul, 2002, pp.190-1 and p.194.