NIZAMI (D.1209 AD), KHAMSA, COPIED BY QUTB IBN MUHAMMAD, PERSIA, TIMURID, DATED 901-5 AH/1495-99 AD
NIZAMI (D.1209 AD), KHAMSA, COPIED BY QUTB IBN MUHAMMAD, PERSIA, TIMURID, DATED 901-5 AH/1495-99 AD
Persian manuscript on polished cream paper, 355 leaves, 21 lines to the page, written in nasta’liq in black ink, text divided into four columns, ruled in black and gold, headings in gold nasta’liq, 3 gold and polychrome illuminated bifolia, 3 polychrome and gold headings (‘unwan), in a 19th century red and gilt European binding
23.3 by 16cm.
Condition Report:
The margins are clean, the pages are numbered with Persian numerals on the upper external corner, various stains and traces of dump, some losses and flaking to the illuminations, some headings missing, possibly the manuscript was not finished, some leaves at the end loose, 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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NIZAMI (D.1209 AD), KHAMSA, COPIED BY QUTB IBN MUHAMMAD, PERSIA, TIMURID, DATED 901-5 AH/1495-99 AD
Persian manuscript on polished cream paper, 355 leaves, 21 lines to the page, written in nasta’liq in black ink, text divided into four columns, ruled in black and gold, headings in gold nasta’liq, 3 gold and polychrome illuminated bifolia, 3 polychrome and gold headings (‘unwan), in a 19th century red and gilt European binding
23.3 by 16cm.
Condition Report:
The margins are clean, the pages are numbered with Persian numerals on the upper external corner, various stains and traces of dump, some losses and flaking to the illuminations, some headings missing, possibly the manuscript was not finished, some leaves at the end loose, 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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