THE WASAYA (RECOMMENDATIONS) OF IMAM ‘ALI TO HIS SON HUSAYN, COPIED BY MUHAMMAD ZAMAN AL-HUSAYNI, PERSIA, SAFAVID, DATED 1095 AH/1683 AD
THE WASAYA (RECOMMENDATIONS) OF IMAM ‘ALI TO HIS SON HUSAYN, COPIED BY MUHAMMAD ZAMAN AL-HUSAYNI, PERSIA, SAFAVID, DATED 1095 AH/1683 AD
Arabic manuscript on orange paper, 13 leaves, written in naskh in white ink, later mounted on thick gold-sprinkled cardboard of various colours, in leather gilt-stamped binding with filigree doublures
23.5 by 16.5cm.
Condition Report:
Some stains and minor smudges, a break in one panel, the last page with some restoration, some creases, the album page mounts are later, likely Qajar, the binding restored, 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 WASAYA (RECOMMENDATIONS) OF IMAM ‘ALI TO HIS SON HUSAYN, COPIED BY MUHAMMAD ZAMAN AL-HUSAYNI, PERSIA, SAFAVID, DATED 1095 AH/1683 AD
Arabic manuscript on orange paper, 13 leaves, written in naskh in white ink, later mounted on thick gold-sprinkled cardboard of various colours, in leather gilt-stamped binding with filigree doublures
23.5 by 16.5cm.
Condition Report:
Some stains and minor smudges, a break in one panel, the last page with some restoration, some creases, the album page mounts are later, likely Qajar, the binding restored, 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."