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A BRASS ASTROLABE COPYING THE ONE BY MUHAMMAD SAFI’ AL-MUNAJJIM SIGNED AND DATED BY MUHAMMAD MUQIM AL-YAZDI, 1057 AH/1647-8 AD, IRAN, 20TH CENTURY |
估價
300 - 500 EUR
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描述
- D. 30 cm ; 11 3/4 in.
on a modern stand
Condition
comprising five plates, engraved, corresponding to model in Oxford: There is some recent oxidisation and water damage to the plates with a thin powdery veil which should be removed and consolidated to stop further damage, 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."
拍品資料及來源
This astrolabe is a copy of the one in the Museum of the History of Science, Oxford: https://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/astrolabe/catalogue/browseReport/Astrolabe_ID=260.html