Lot 30
- 30
An Illustrated and Illuminated leaf from a manuscript of Firdausi's Shahnama: Bahram Chubina, having shot Savah Shah on the back, cuts his head off, Shiraz School, Persia, dated 1571
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
Ink and gouache heightened with gold on paper, 10 lines of text in four columns written in nasta'liq in black ink above and below the painting, double intercolumnar rules, borders ruled in colours and gold, reverse with 21 lines of horizontal and diagonal text, set into silk-covered mount
Condition
In good overall condition, right hand side of the leaf with added leaf fragment making up RH border, probably from same mauscript, slight rubbing to the right hand side of the painting, some mild creasing, 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."
Catalogue Note
This illustrated leaf originates from a single manuscript of the Shahnama of Firdausi dated 1571, typical of high quality Shiraz work of the period, of which twenty-one were sold in these rooms 23 April 1997, lots 103-123. A similar group was sold at Drouot-Richelieu, Paris, 22 March 1996, lots 91-93.