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Hafiz (d.1389-90 ad), Diwan, Persia, Qajar, 19th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- ink on paper - bound manuscript
Persian manuscript on paper, 189 leaves plus 2 fly-leaves, 18 lines to the page, written in neat nasta’liq script in black ink, arranged in 2 columns with text panel outlined in gold, small rectangular panels, each with two lines of poetry within panels of scrolling flowers, 2 illuminated polychrome opening headpieces, green leather stamped binding
Provenance
Private collection, UK since the early 1970s.
Condition
In good condition, the margins are clean, minor water and various stains throughout and occasional smudges to the ink, owners' annotation at the beginning and end, the illuminated openings bright and with only minor paint losses and minor smudges to the ink, 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
A note on the last page dated 1 Safar 1310 AH/25 August 1892 AD was written by the Qajar Prince ‘Abd al-Husayn [Farmanfarma] stating that the manuscript was gifted to him by a certain Muhammad Mahdi Khan on 29 Muharram 1310 AH/23 August 1892 AD, and that he would not take any money for it. The printed note at the opening is that of the Firdawsi Library (unidentified) which identifies the text and that it was presented to Prince ‘Abd al-Husayn Mirza Farmanfarma.
‘Abd al-Husayn Farmanfarma (1857-1939), was a son-in-law of Muzaffar al-Din Shah with the titles Nusrat al-Dawlah, Salar Lashgar and Farmanfarma, who held numerous prominent posts during his life, including Governor of Kerman, Kurdestan, Minister of War, Minister of Justice and Minister of Home Affairs (Bamdad 1966, pp.247-53).
‘Abd al-Husayn Farmanfarma (1857-1939), was a son-in-law of Muzaffar al-Din Shah with the titles Nusrat al-Dawlah, Salar Lashgar and Farmanfarma, who held numerous prominent posts during his life, including Governor of Kerman, Kurdestan, Minister of War, Minister of Justice and Minister of Home Affairs (Bamdad 1966, pp.247-53).