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Nizami (d.1209 AD), Khamsa, copied by Ibn Husayn Murad 'Ali Damavandi, Persia, Safavid, dated 1061 AH/1651 AD
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ink on paper, bound leather
Persian manuscript on paper, 303 leaves plus a flyleaf, 25 lines to the page, written in nasta'liq script in black ink within 4 columns, headings in red, catchwords, margins ruled in colours and gold, 28 miniatures in gouache heightened with gold, f.1b with illuminated headpiece composed of polychrome flowers and interlacing split-palmettes, with gold strap-work borders, 5 further illuminated headpieces, brown morocco binding with lacquered central lobed cartouche
Condition
In reasonably good overall condition, binding worn, thumbed, various marginal paper repairs, smudging, stains, ink bold, 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
Little is known of the scribe Murad 'Ali ibn Husayn Damavandi, although he is known to have written the inscriptions on various monuments (katibeh-negar).