Indian and Islamic manuscripts

Indian miniature depicting a nobleman (235 x 128mm.), mounted on card, circa 18th century, surface wear
Illustrated miniature depicting Humayun (the second Mughal Emperor), with floral borders (200 x 130mm.), mounted on card, circa 18th century or later
Portrait of nobleman in the style of Hossein Behzad (245 x 150mm.), mounted, Iran, 20th century
Two illustrated leaves from a Qajar manuscript (330 x 198mm.), each mounted on card, Persia, 19th century
Illustrated leaf from a Shahnameh (230 x 140mm.), Persia, Safavid, 17th/18th century, some overpainting?, some holes, small loss and wear
Illuminated leaf (215 x 130mm.), Persia, Safavid, 18th/19th century, some overpainting?, small hole to centre
Illustrated leaf from a Persian manuscript (285 x 170mm.), mounted, figures overpainted
together with one other (9)

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"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."