AN ILLUMINATED MINIATURE QUR’AN, TURKEY, OTTOMAN, 16TH CENTURY

AN ILLUMINATED MINIATURE QUR’AN, TURKEY, OTTOMAN, 16TH CENTURY

Arabic manuscript on paper, 386 leaves plus 4 fly-leaves, 16 lines to the page, written in naskh in black ink, ruled in black and gold, verses separated by red dots, surah headings in black rounded cursive against a gold ground, gold and polychrome verse markers in the margins, f.1b and f.2a with a double-page illuminated frontispiece, f.2b and f.3a with a polychrome and gold frame, in brown gilt binding, with flap

5.5 by 3.7cm.

Condition Report:
The margins with minor notes, very minor stains and rubbing, 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."