A BOOK OF ADVICE IN PROSE AND VERSE, INCLUDING QUOTES FROM ‘ABDULLAH ANSARI’S WORKS, SA’DI’S GULISTAN, NIZAMI’S MAKHZAN AL-ASRAR, AND LUQMAN’S ADVICE TO HIS SON, COPIED BY SHAH QASIM, PERSIA, HERAT, SAFAVID, DATED 1014 AH/1605 AD
A BOOK OF ADVICE IN PROSE AND VERSE, INCLUDING QUOTES FROM ‘ABDULLAH ANSARI’S WORKS, SA’DI’S GULISTAN, NIZAMI’S MAKHZAN AL-ASRAR, AND LUQMAN’S ADVICE TO HIS SON, COPIED BY SHAH QASIM, PERSIA, HERAT, SAFAVID, DATED 1014 AH/1605 AD
Persian manuscript on marbled or gold sprinkled paper, 34 leaves, plus 2 fly-leaves, 10 lines to the page, written in nasta’liq in black ink, text occasionally divided into two columns, ruled in blue, red, green and gold, multicoloured margins decorated with flora and fauna in gold, f.1b with a polychrome and gold heading (‘unwan), in a black gilt Safavid stamped binding with polychrome filigree doublures
23.8 by 15.4cm.
Condition Report:
In overall good condition, the margins are clean, with minor occasional areas of restoration, stains and abrasion; the manuscript has been rebound recently and the inside side of the leaves show some restoration, minor smudges and stains to the text panel, the heading on f.1 with some losses, f.28b with an empty space leaf for a heading, minor damages to the binding, 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."
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A BOOK OF ADVICE IN PROSE AND VERSE, INCLUDING QUOTES FROM ‘ABDULLAH ANSARI’S WORKS, SA’DI’S GULISTAN, NIZAMI’S MAKHZAN AL-ASRAR, AND LUQMAN’S ADVICE TO HIS SON, COPIED BY SHAH QASIM, PERSIA, HERAT, SAFAVID, DATED 1014 AH/1605 AD
Persian manuscript on marbled or gold sprinkled paper, 34 leaves, plus 2 fly-leaves, 10 lines to the page, written in nasta’liq in black ink, text occasionally divided into two columns, ruled in blue, red, green and gold, multicoloured margins decorated with flora and fauna in gold, f.1b with a polychrome and gold heading (‘unwan), in a black gilt Safavid stamped binding with polychrome filigree doublures
23.8 by 15.4cm.
Condition Report:
In overall good condition, the margins are clean, with minor occasional areas of restoration, stains and abrasion; the manuscript has been rebound recently and the inside side of the leaves show some restoration, minor smudges and stains to the text panel, the heading on f.1 with some losses, f.28b with an empty space leaf for a heading, minor damages to the binding, 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."
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