THE FORTY HADITH OF ‘ALI SHIR NAVA‘I, COPIED BY MUN’IM AL-DIN AL-AWHADI, PERSIA, TIMURID, DATED 902 AH/1497 AD
THE FORTY HADITH OF ‘ALI SHIR NAVA‘I, COPIED BY MUN’IM AL-DIN AL-AWHADI, PERSIA, TIMURID, DATED 902 AH/1497 AD
Chaghatai Turkish manuscript on gold sprinkled paper, 10 leaves, plus 2 fly-leaves, 13 lines to the page, written in nasta’liq in black, blue and light green ink, text divided into two columns and written horizontally and obliquely, ruled in blue and gold, f.1b with a polychrome and gold heading (‘unwan), in cardboard binding
24.8 by 15cm.
Condition Report:
The margins clean, with pages marked by European numerals written in pencil on the upper external corner, some stains and smudges, some restoration to the paper, minor losses to the illumination, 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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THE FORTY HADITH OF ‘ALI SHIR NAVA‘I, COPIED BY MUN’IM AL-DIN AL-AWHADI, PERSIA, TIMURID, DATED 902 AH/1497 AD
Chaghatai Turkish manuscript on gold sprinkled paper, 10 leaves, plus 2 fly-leaves, 13 lines to the page, written in nasta’liq in black, blue and light green ink, text divided into two columns and written horizontally and obliquely, ruled in blue and gold, f.1b with a polychrome and gold heading (‘unwan), in cardboard binding
24.8 by 15cm.
Condition Report:
The margins clean, with pages marked by European numerals written in pencil on the upper external corner, some stains and smudges, some restoration to the paper, minor losses to the illumination, 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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