Lot 19
- 19
Kitab Hada'iq al-Adab al-Nadira wa Durur al-Ma'ani al-Fakhira, An Extract from an anthology of Mamluk poetry, Egypt or Syria, circa 14th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
Arabic manuscript on pink, yellow and white papers, 228 leaves, 13 lines to the page written in naskhi script in black ink, subheadings in alternating red and blue and famous poets' names picked out in gold, opening illuminated frontispiece with heading in blue on a gold ground within a cloudband amid scrolling vegetation, blue borders with gold floral decoration, in a later marbled binding, old collection sticker to the spine
Provenance
Acquired in the early 20th century by a European scholar of Middle Eastern Studies.
Condition
In fairly good overall condition, opening illuminated page rubbed with some creasing and small losses to the gold, repairs to leaf edges, incomplete at end, as viewed.
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"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."