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An illuminated Qur’an hizb (XLII), Anatolia or Western Persia, 15th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- INK ON PAPER, bound
text: surah luqman (XXXI), beginning of verse 22 to surah al-ahzab (XXXIII), end of verse 30
Arabic manuscript on paper, 23 leaves, plus 4 fly-leaves, 5 lines to the page, written in muhaqqaq script in gold ink outlined in black, surah headings in bronze outlined in black, diacritics in light blue, verses marked with light blue roundels outlined in gold, margins ruled in gold, light blue and black, gold and polychrome illuminated devices in the margins, double page illuminated frontispiece composed of a border of interlacing flowers and split-palmettes, the text against roundels of brown tendrils, in brown morocco binding with gilt stamped medallions, with flap
Arabic manuscript on paper, 23 leaves, plus 4 fly-leaves, 5 lines to the page, written in muhaqqaq script in gold ink outlined in black, surah headings in bronze outlined in black, diacritics in light blue, verses marked with light blue roundels outlined in gold, margins ruled in gold, light blue and black, gold and polychrome illuminated devices in the margins, double page illuminated frontispiece composed of a border of interlacing flowers and split-palmettes, the text against roundels of brown tendrils, in brown morocco binding with gilt stamped medallions, with flap
Condition
In discrete condition, the margins have been cropped and occasionally repaired, the spine restored and the section rebound but remains complete, repairs and consolidation throughout the manuscript with sellotape, water-stained consistently and various other minor stains, occasional rubbing of the ink, the opening illumination with severe loss and rub of the ink, as visible in the catalogue. Please contact the department for further images of this manuscript, 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.
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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
Further Qur'an folios from the same series as the present lot were sold at Christie's London, 26 April 2012, lot 41, and 5 October 2012, lot 586.