A LARGE QUR'AN LEAF IN GOLD KUFIC SCRIPT ON BLUE VELLUM, NEAR EAST, NORTH AFRICA OR SOUTHERN SPAIN, 9TH-10TH CENTURY AD
A LARGE QUR'AN LEAF IN GOLD KUFIC SCRIPT ON BLUE VELLUM, NEAR EAST, NORTH AFRICA OR SOUTHERN SPAIN, 9TH-10TH CENTURY AD
text: surah al-Baqarah (II), middle of v.20 to end of v.26
Arabic manuscript on vellum, 15 lines to the page, written in stretched Kufic in gold outlined in reddish-brown ink on blue-dyed vellum, single verse divisions marked with silver florets once decorated with coloured dots, faintly incised guidelines
28 by 37cm.
Condition Report:
In fair overall condition, recto with losses and small tears to edges, gold lettering largely intact, some rubbing, creasing to outer margins, diagonal crease running from lower to upper edge to middle centre, verso with remnants of a marginal illumination to the left margin, gold lettering more rubbed than recto, creasing more visible and blue pigment slightly more faded. Leaf has undergone recent conservation in order to lessen effects of creasing, 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 LARGE QUR'AN LEAF IN GOLD KUFIC SCRIPT ON BLUE VELLUM, NEAR EAST, NORTH AFRICA OR SOUTHERN SPAIN, 9TH-10TH CENTURY AD
text: surah al-Baqarah (II), middle of v.20 to end of v.26
Arabic manuscript on vellum, 15 lines to the page, written in stretched Kufic in gold outlined in reddish-brown ink on blue-dyed vellum, single verse divisions marked with silver florets once decorated with coloured dots, faintly incised guidelines
28 by 37cm.
Condition Report:
In fair overall condition, recto with losses and small tears to edges, gold lettering largely intact, some rubbing, creasing to outer margins, diagonal crease running from lower to upper edge to middle centre, verso with remnants of a marginal illumination to the left margin, gold lettering more rubbed than recto, creasing more visible and blue pigment slightly more faded. Leaf has undergone recent conservation in order to lessen effects of creasing, 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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