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A large illuminated Qur'an juz (XIII), Persia or Turkey, Safavid or Ottoman, circa 1550-1600
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- ink on paper - bound manuscript
text: surah Yusuf (XII), verse 53 to surah Ibrahim (XIV), verse 52
Arabic manuscript on polished paper, 20 leaves plus 2 flyleaves, 8 lines to the page written in elegant alternating black and gold naskh script, verses separated by pointed gold roundels, margins ruled in blue and gold, illuminated marginal devices throughout, f.8a and f.14a with surah headings written in lighter gold thuluth script outlined in black against a gold ground in a florally-decorated panel, opening illuminated headpiece with juz’ title in thuluth script decorated with floral scrolls, in later gilt-stamped binding with central medallion, with flap
Arabic manuscript on polished paper, 20 leaves plus 2 flyleaves, 8 lines to the page written in elegant alternating black and gold naskh script, verses separated by pointed gold roundels, margins ruled in blue and gold, illuminated marginal devices throughout, f.8a and f.14a with surah headings written in lighter gold thuluth script outlined in black against a gold ground in a florally-decorated panel, opening illuminated headpiece with juz’ title in thuluth script decorated with floral scrolls, in later gilt-stamped binding with central medallion, with flap
Condition
In good condition, the margins are overall clean with only minor annotations, minor stains and rubbing throughout, the illuminated frontispiece in very good condition with crisp colours, 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
Similar sections to this juz’ were sold in these rooms, 11 October 1982, lot 182; 16 April 1984, lot 193; 15 October 1984, lot 253; 9 October 2013, lot 63; 26 April 2017, lot 47 and at Christie’s London, 8 April 2008, lot 193 and 23 April 2012, lot 61.