AN ILLUMINATED QUR’AN, COPIED BY MUSTAFA HELMI IBN HAMAD, STUDENT OF MEHMED KAMIL, TURKEY, OTTOMAN, DATED 1260 AH/1844-45 AD
AN ILLUMINATED QUR’AN, COPIED BY MUSTAFA HELMI IBN HAMAD, STUDENT OF MEHMED KAMIL, TURKEY, OTTOMAN, DATED 1260 AH/1844-45 AD
Arabic manuscript on paper, 317 leaves plus 5 fly-leaves, 15 lines to the page, written in naskh in black ink, ruled in gold, black and red, verses separated by pointed gold roundels, surah headings in white rounded cursive against a gold ground within cartouches, occasional gold and polychrome verse markes in the margins, f.1b and f.2a with a rococo illuminated fronstispiece, in leather gilt and stamped binding, with flap
21.3 by 13.6cm.
Condition Report:
In general good condition, the margins are clean, minor smudges and stains, the binding with losses to the gilt, 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 QUR’AN, COPIED BY MUSTAFA HELMI IBN HAMAD, STUDENT OF MEHMED KAMIL, TURKEY, OTTOMAN, DATED 1260 AH/1844-45 AD
Arabic manuscript on paper, 317 leaves plus 5 fly-leaves, 15 lines to the page, written in naskh in black ink, ruled in gold, black and red, verses separated by pointed gold roundels, surah headings in white rounded cursive against a gold ground within cartouches, occasional gold and polychrome verse markes in the margins, f.1b and f.2a with a rococo illuminated fronstispiece, in leather gilt and stamped binding, with flap
21.3 by 13.6cm.
Condition Report:
In general good condition, the margins are clean, minor smudges and stains, the binding with losses to the gilt, 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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