AN ILLUMINATED COLLECTION OF PRAYERS INCLUDING DALA’IL AL-KHAYRAT, COPIED BY ALI AL-WAHBI AL-KONAWI, TURKEY, OTTOMAN, DATED 1220 AH/1805-06 AD
AN ILLUMINATED COLLECTION OF PRAYERS INCLUDING DALA’IL AL-KHAYRAT, COPIED BY ALI AL-WAHBI AL-KONAWI, TURKEY, OTTOMAN, DATED 1220 AH/1805-06 AD
Arabic manuscript on paper, 173 leaves plus 2 fly-leaves, 11 lines to the page, written in naskh in black ink, ruled in black, gold and red, verses separated by gold and polychrome rosettes, surah headings or titles in white rounded cursive against a gold ground within cartouches, gold and polychrome verse markers in the margins, 4 illuminated headings, f.52b and f.53a with paintings of Mecca and Medina, in a gilt and stamped leather binding, with flap, in fitted box
17.8 by 12cm.
Condition Report:
In overall good condition, the margins are clean with minor stains and smudges, some losses to the illuminations, the binding restored, 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 ALI AL-WAHBI AL-KONAWI, TURKEY, OTTOMAN, DATED 1220 AH/1805-06 AD
Arabic manuscript on paper, 173 leaves plus 2 fly-leaves, 11 lines to the page, written in naskh in black ink, ruled in black, gold and red, verses separated by gold and polychrome rosettes, surah headings or titles in white rounded cursive against a gold ground within cartouches, gold and polychrome verse markers in the margins, 4 illuminated headings, f.52b and f.53a with paintings of Mecca and Medina, in a gilt and stamped leather binding, with flap, in fitted box
17.8 by 12cm.
Condition Report:
In overall good condition, the margins are clean with minor stains and smudges, some losses to the illuminations, the binding restored, 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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