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A COMPENDIUM OF FOUR TREATISES BY JAMSHID AL-KASHI (D.1429 AD) AND QADI AL-ZADE AL-RUMI (D.1437 AD), PERSIA, QAZVIN, SAFAVID, DATED 967 AH/1560 AD |
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- 23.8 by 16cm.
Arabic manuscript on paper, 86 leaves, written in fine black naskh script, titles and important sentences in red, blue and gold thuluth or nasta’liq, ruled in gold and blue, numerous diagrams and charts throughout, the margins with dense commentaries in black and red naskh, in fine Safavid gilt binding decorated with animals among vegetation, the doublures with fine gold filigree against a polychrome ground
Condition
In good condition, minor smudges and stains, minor restorations to the paper, one page (f.61) a later replacement, 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."