Lot 82
  • 82

An illuminated calligraphic panel on wood (levha), signed by Mahmud Celaleddin, Turkey, Ottoman, first half 19th century

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • wood
Arabic manuscript on paper, composed of an upper line written in monumental thuluth script, with 2 lines beneath in smaller and then slightly larger thuluth, floral cartouche enclosing scribe's name, outer border of elaborate rococo floral motifs in gold, laid down on wood, framed

Condition

In reasonably good overall condition, some patches of restoration, especially middle right vertical line, abrasions to frame, as viewed.
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