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AN ILLUSTRATED AND ILLUMINATED LEAF FROM THE 'FREER SHAHNAMEH': BAHMAN DROPS A BOULDER TO KILL RUSTAM, BAGHDAD OR PERSIA, ILKHANID, CIRCA 1300-40 |
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- painting: 10 by 11.5cm. leaf: 30.6 by 21.6cm.
ink and gouache heightened with gold on paper, 31 lines to the page, written in naskh in black ink, the reverse with a heading written in gold outlined in black, margins and intercolumnar rules in red
Condition
In good condition, the margin on the right hand side has been consolidated and restored, minor smudges and stains, 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."