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A book of prayers, including an illuminated Dala'il al-Khayrat, copied by 'Ali al-Shukri, Turkey, Ottoman, dated 1204 AH/1789-90 AD
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- ink on paper - bound manuscript
Arabic manuscript on paper, 107 leaves plus 2 flyleaves, 11 lines to the page, written in naskh script in black ink, outlined in gold, red and blue, text separation represented by pointed gold roundels, 2 illuminated bifolia with gold and polychrome floral decoration, illuminated finispiece, f.15b and f.16a with illustrations of Mecca and Medina, titles in white ink against gold ground within cartouches, gold and polychrome marginal devices, brown gilt-stamped binding, with flap
Condition
In good conditions, the margins are clean with only minor annotations, minor smudges to the ink and minor stains, 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
Born in the Galata district of Istanbul, 'Ali Shukri Efendi was the student of Wafa'i Mehmed Efendi, and became the imam of the imperial treasury of the Topkapi Palace. Two Qur’an manuscripts copied by him are preserved in the Topkapi Palace Museum, the first dated 1246 AH/1830 AD and the second 1250 AH/1834 AD. A Qur'an juz' signed by him was sold in these rooms, 9 April 2014, lot 63. This book of prayers is an early example of his work, as he still quotes his teacher's name in the colophon.