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A ILLUMINATED MINIATURE QUR’AN IN FITTED BOX, PERSIA, QAJAR, 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- 8.2 by 5cm.
Arabic manuscript on paper, 171 leaves plus 4 fly-leaves, 21 lines to the page, written in ghubar script in black ink, verses separated by gold dots, surah headings in red thuluth against a gold ground within cartouches, margins in gold, division notes on the margins in red, opening gold and polychrome bifolium, in lacquer binding decorated with flowers, within later fitted box, with chain
Condition
In generally good condition, some pages with losses to the borders and tears, minor stains, smudges, the binding with cracquelure, 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."