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JALAL AL-DIN MUHAMMAD RUMI (D.1273 AD), THE SIX BOOKS OF THE MATHNAWI, PERSIA, SAFAVID, DATED 1008 AH/1599-1600 AD |
估價
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- 28 by 16.4cm.
Persian manuscript on paper, 327 plus 2 fly-leaves, 21 lines to the page, text arranged in 4 columns, written in fine nasta’liq in black, ruled in green, orange, gold, red and blue, headings in red, f.1b and 2a with two paintings framed by gold and polychrome interlacing split-palmettes, followed by an opening bifolio with polychrome and gold illuminated heading and the text within clouds against a gold ground, 5 further bifolia with illuminated headings marking the start of each book, in brown stamped binding, the inside with polychrome filigree
Condition
In overall good condition, the margins with water stains affecting mainly the lower side, some leaves loose, minor holes and several ownership stamps throughout, minor rubbing to the illumination, the binding with minor damages, as viewed.
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"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."
拍品資料及來源
The paintings in the opening bifolium seem to depict gatherings of sufis before Jalal al-Muhammad Rumi and devotees approaching him. The texts in the cartouches are in Arabic in praise of Rumi’s Mathnawi, describing it as ‘The parable of his light is as if there were a niche and within it a lamp’, which is a quote from the Qur’an, surah XXIV (al-Nur), part of verse 35.