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An illuminated calligraphic muraqqa', signed by Isma'il ibn Ali Ağakapili (d.1708), Turkey, Ottoman, 17th century, with later binding
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- ink on paper with leather binding
Arabic manuscript on white, cream and yellow-dyed paper, laid down on 10 album pages, comprising 19 calligraphic panels in total, each with two lines of large and bold thuluth script, consisting of mufradat (exercises on single and joined letters), the letters of the alphabet arranged according to their abjad value, ending with a prayer, gold leafy sprigs and gold florets set within the text, ruled in colours and gold, outer margins of varying colours flecked with gold, colophon panel with scrolling flowers enveloping the signature, later red leather binding with stencilled gold central cartouches and tooled borders
Condition
In very good overall condition, occasional minor stains and light creases, calligraphy generally bold and illumination bright, 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."
Catalogue Note
This mufradat is the work of İsmail ibn 'Ali Ağakapili (d.1708). He was born in Istanbul and taught in the Ağakapi school; for this reason his is known as 'Ağakapili', though he signed his work simply as “Ismail ibn 'Ali”. He was taught by Büyük Derviş 'Ali and studied closely the style of Shaykh Hamdullah (see art. 'Ağakapili Ismail' in TDV Islam Ansiklopedisi, vol.1, Istanbul,1988, pp.461-2).