A MINIATURE CONCERTINA ALBUM OF CALLIGRAPHY, COPIED BY SAYYID GOLESTANEH AND ‘ABD AL-MAJID TALIQANI, PERSIA, DATED 1117 AH/1705-06 AD AND 1309 AH/1891-92 AD
A MINIATURE CONCERTINA ALBUM OF CALLIGRAPHY, COPIED BY SAYYID GOLESTANEH AND ‘ABD AL-MAJID TALIQANI, PERSIA, DATED 1117 AH/1705-06 AD AND 1309 AH/1891-92 AD
Persian manuscript on paper, 24 album pages bound in concertina form, each with a text panel written in shikasteh in black ink within clouds against a gold ground decorated with polychrome flowers, ruled in gold, in lacquer binding decorated with flower scrolls and vine leaves, one board detached
10.4 by 7cm.
Condition Report:
In overall good condition, minor smudges and stains, one board of the binding detached, the other nearly detached, with some scratches, 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 MINIATURE CONCERTINA ALBUM OF CALLIGRAPHY, COPIED BY SAYYID GOLESTANEH AND ‘ABD AL-MAJID TALIQANI, PERSIA, DATED 1117 AH/1705-06 AD AND 1309 AH/1891-92 AD
Persian manuscript on paper, 24 album pages bound in concertina form, each with a text panel written in shikasteh in black ink within clouds against a gold ground decorated with polychrome flowers, ruled in gold, in lacquer binding decorated with flower scrolls and vine leaves, one board detached
10.4 by 7cm.
Condition Report:
In overall good condition, minor smudges and stains, one board of the binding detached, the other nearly detached, with some scratches, 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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