AN ILLUMINATED QUR’AN, COPIED AND ILLUMINATED BY HAFIZ ‘ALI B. MEHMED, STUDENT OF IBRAHIM AL-SHAWKI, TURKEY, OTTOMAN, DATED 1278 AH/1861-62 AD
AN ILLUMINATED QUR’AN, COPIED AND ILLUMINATED BY HAFIZ ‘ALI B. MEHMED, STUDENT OF IBRAHIM AL-SHAWKI, TURKEY, OTTOMAN, DATED 1278 AH/1861-62 AD
Arabic manuscript on paper, 172 leaves plus 4 fly-leaves, 15 lines to the page, written in naskh in black ink, ruled in gold, black and red, verses separated by gold and polychrome rosettes, surah headings in white cursive against a gold ground within cartouches decorated with flowers, verse markers in the margins within gold and polychrome floral roundels, f.1b with an illuminated shamsa, f.2b and f.3a with a polychrome and gold illuminated frontispiece and f.171b and f.172a with a finispiece bifolium, f.172b with a illuminated roundel, in stamped and gilt leather binding, with flap
13.5 by 10cm.
Condition Report:
In good condition, the margins are clean, with occasional minor tears to the pages due to use, the illuminations is overall bright and crisp, with minor smudges and losses to the paint, some discoloration and minor traces of corrosion due to the green ink, an ownership label with 'AHA' at the beginning, 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."
Provenance:
Collection of Arthur A. Houghton (US)
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AN ILLUMINATED QUR’AN, COPIED AND ILLUMINATED BY HAFIZ ‘ALI B. MEHMED, STUDENT OF IBRAHIM AL-SHAWKI, TURKEY, OTTOMAN, DATED 1278 AH/1861-62 AD
Arabic manuscript on paper, 172 leaves plus 4 fly-leaves, 15 lines to the page, written in naskh in black ink, ruled in gold, black and red, verses separated by gold and polychrome rosettes, surah headings in white cursive against a gold ground within cartouches decorated with flowers, verse markers in the margins within gold and polychrome floral roundels, f.1b with an illuminated shamsa, f.2b and f.3a with a polychrome and gold illuminated frontispiece and f.171b and f.172a with a finispiece bifolium, f.172b with a illuminated roundel, in stamped and gilt leather binding, with flap
13.5 by 10cm.
Condition Report:
In good condition, the margins are clean, with occasional minor tears to the pages due to use, the illuminations is overall bright and crisp, with minor smudges and losses to the paint, some discoloration and minor traces of corrosion due to the green ink, an ownership label with 'AHA' at the beginning, 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."
Provenance:
Collection of Arthur A. Houghton (US)
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