AN ILLUMINATED MINIATURE QUR’AN IN FITTED BOX, TURKEY, OTTOMAN, DATED 951 AH/1544 AD
AN ILLUMINATED MINIATURE QUR’AN IN FITTED BOX, TURKEY, OTTOMAN, DATED 951 AH/1544 AD
Arabic manuscript on paper, 325 leaves plus 2 fly-leaves, 17 lines to the page, written in Ghubari in black ink, ruled in black, gold and blue, verses separated by a gold and dot, surah headings in gold, f.1b and 2a with an illuminated frontispice, f.324b with a finispiece bifolium, f.325a and f.325b with a blue and gold decoration consisting of interlacing palmettes, in leather gilt binding decorated, in later metal fitted box
4cm. diam.
Condition Report:
In good condition, the margins are clean, some leaves replaced, minor losses to the illumination and one fly-leaf detached, stains and smudges, the later binding with minor damages, 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 MINIATURE QUR’AN IN FITTED BOX, TURKEY, OTTOMAN, DATED 951 AH/1544 AD
Arabic manuscript on paper, 325 leaves plus 2 fly-leaves, 17 lines to the page, written in Ghubari in black ink, ruled in black, gold and blue, verses separated by a gold and dot, surah headings in gold, f.1b and 2a with an illuminated frontispice, f.324b with a finispiece bifolium, f.325a and f.325b with a blue and gold decoration consisting of interlacing palmettes, in leather gilt binding decorated, in later metal fitted box
4cm. diam.
Condition Report:
In good condition, the margins are clean, some leaves replaced, minor losses to the illumination and one fly-leaf detached, stains and smudges, the later binding with minor damages, 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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