AN ILLUMINATED COLLECTION OF PRAYERS, INCLUDING DALA’IL AL-KHAYRAT, COPIED BY KHAN YUNUS KHAN BAHU, NORTH INDIA, KASHMIR, DATED 1223 AH/1808 AD
AN ILLUMINATED COLLECTION OF PRAYERS, INCLUDING DALA’IL AL-KHAYRAT, COPIED BY KHAN YUNUS KHAN BAHU, NORTH INDIA, KASHMIR, DATED 1223 AH/1808 AD
Arabic manuscript on paper, 96 leaves plus 4 fly-leaves, 15 lines to the page, the text written in black naskh divided into two sections decorated by floral scrolls, alternating with 3 lines of black thuluth against a gold ground, some words in red, 8 illuminated double pages, densely decorated with interlacing flowers on a blue and gold ground, one gold and polychrome heading (‘unwan), f.11b and 12a with paintings of Mecca and Medina, in lacquered Kashmiri binding decorated with flowers
19.5 by 11.8cm.
Condition Report:
In generally good condition, the margins are clean, page occasionally numbered with European numerals in pencil, minor stains and smudges, one leaf slightly detached, minor losses to the paintings, the binding restored and with minor occasional losses, 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 KHAN YUNUS KHAN BAHU, NORTH INDIA, KASHMIR, DATED 1223 AH/1808 AD
Arabic manuscript on paper, 96 leaves plus 4 fly-leaves, 15 lines to the page, the text written in black naskh divided into two sections decorated by floral scrolls, alternating with 3 lines of black thuluth against a gold ground, some words in red, 8 illuminated double pages, densely decorated with interlacing flowers on a blue and gold ground, one gold and polychrome heading (‘unwan), f.11b and 12a with paintings of Mecca and Medina, in lacquered Kashmiri binding decorated with flowers
19.5 by 11.8cm.
Condition Report:
In generally good condition, the margins are clean, page occasionally numbered with European numerals in pencil, minor stains and smudges, one leaf slightly detached, minor losses to the paintings, the binding restored and with minor occasional losses, 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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