AN ILLUMINATED COLLECTION OF PRAYERS, INCLUDING DALA’IL AL-KHAYRAT, COPIED BY AHMAD IBN MUHAMMED AL-HARITHI AL-ANDALUSI AL-SALWI AL-FEZI, MOROCCO, TANGIER, DATED 1114 AH/1702 AD
AN ILLUMINATED COLLECTION OF PRAYERS, INCLUDING DALA’IL AL-KHAYRAT, COPIED BY AHMAD IBN MUHAMMED AL-HARITHI AL-ANDALUSI AL-SALWI AL-FEZI, MOROCCO, TANGIER, DATED 1114 AH/1702 AD
Arabic manuscript on paper, 265 leaves plus 2 fly-leaves, 9 lines to the page, the text written in Maghribi script in black ink, ruled in yellow or red and blue, important words in red and blue, titles in yellow cursive within a polychrome cartouche with an extended roundel on the margin, f.30b and f.31a with paintings of the tombs of the first Caliphs and the minbar of the Prophet, in brown leather binding, with flap
22 by 18.8cm.
Condition Report:
In generally good condition, the margins are overall clean with only minor annotations, some stains and rubbing, minor restorations to the paper, some losses to the illuminations, 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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AN ILLUMINATED COLLECTION OF PRAYERS, INCLUDING DALA’IL AL-KHAYRAT, COPIED BY AHMAD IBN MUHAMMED AL-HARITHI AL-ANDALUSI AL-SALWI AL-FEZI, MOROCCO, TANGIER, DATED 1114 AH/1702 AD
Arabic manuscript on paper, 265 leaves plus 2 fly-leaves, 9 lines to the page, the text written in Maghribi script in black ink, ruled in yellow or red and blue, important words in red and blue, titles in yellow cursive within a polychrome cartouche with an extended roundel on the margin, f.30b and f.31a with paintings of the tombs of the first Caliphs and the minbar of the Prophet, in brown leather binding, with flap
22 by 18.8cm.
Condition Report:
In generally good condition, the margins are overall clean with only minor annotations, some stains and rubbing, minor restorations to the paper, some losses to the illuminations, 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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