AN ILLUSTRATION FROM NIZAMI'S KHAMSA: ZARIVAND STRIKES GUPAL, THE RUSSIAN FIGHTER, WITH A MACE, PERSIA, TURKMAN, LATE 15TH CENTURY
AN ILLUSTRATION FROM NIZAMI'S KHAMSA: ZARIVAND STRIKES GUPAL, THE RUSSIAN FIGHTER, WITH A MACE, PERSIA, TURKMAN, LATE 15TH CENTURY
gouache heightened with gold on gold-speckled paper, four columns of text in black naskh above and below, the reverse with 21 lines of black naskh arranged in four columns
painting: 13.5 by 13cm.
leaf: 27 by 17.7cm.
Condition Report:
Minor losses to the painting, some flaking 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."
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AN ILLUSTRATION FROM NIZAMI'S KHAMSA: ZARIVAND STRIKES GUPAL, THE RUSSIAN FIGHTER, WITH A MACE, PERSIA, TURKMAN, LATE 15TH CENTURY
gouache heightened with gold on gold-speckled paper, four columns of text in black naskh above and below, the reverse with 21 lines of black naskh arranged in four columns
painting: 13.5 by 13cm.
leaf: 27 by 17.7cm.
Condition Report:
Minor losses to the painting, some flaking 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."