MUHAMMAD BAQIR IBN MUHAMMAD TAQI MAJLISI (D.1698), ZAD AL-MA'AD, COPIED BY IBN MARHUM HAJI QASIM YAZDI ABU AL-HASAN, PERSIA, QAJAR, DATED 1235 AH/1820 AD
MUHAMMAD BAQIR IBN MUHAMMAD TAQI MAJLISI (D.1698), ZAD AL-MA'AD, COPIED BY IBN MARHUM HAJI QASIM YAZDI ABU AL-HASAN, PERSIA, QAJAR, DATED 1235 AH/1820 AD
Arabic and Persian manuscript on paper, 391 leaves plus 1 fly-leaf, 18 lines to the page written in black naskh or red nasta’liq, ruled in blue, red and gold, titles in gold thuluth within polychrome and gold cartouches, occasional words marking the division in red ink in the margins, illuminated frontispiece decorated with finely interlacing scrolls against a gold ground, in a contemporaneous lacquer binding decorated with a central medallion with flowers against a scrolling ground
30 by 19cm.
Condition Report:
In good condition, some pages slightly loose, the margins are clean with minor stains and occasional rubbing to the ink, binding with minor restorations and cracquelure throughout, 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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MUHAMMAD BAQIR IBN MUHAMMAD TAQI MAJLISI (D.1698), ZAD AL-MA'AD, COPIED BY IBN MARHUM HAJI QASIM YAZDI ABU AL-HASAN, PERSIA, QAJAR, DATED 1235 AH/1820 AD
Arabic and Persian manuscript on paper, 391 leaves plus 1 fly-leaf, 18 lines to the page written in black naskh or red nasta’liq, ruled in blue, red and gold, titles in gold thuluth within polychrome and gold cartouches, occasional words marking the division in red ink in the margins, illuminated frontispiece decorated with finely interlacing scrolls against a gold ground, in a contemporaneous lacquer binding decorated with a central medallion with flowers against a scrolling ground
30 by 19cm.
Condition Report:
In good condition, some pages slightly loose, the margins are clean with minor stains and occasional rubbing to the ink, binding with minor restorations and cracquelure throughout, 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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