Lot 40
- 40
A calligraphic quatrain, signed by Shah Muhammad, Persia, Safavid, 16th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ink on paper
Persian quatrain on paper in nasta'liq script in black ink, laid down on a later blue album page, corner and side-pieces with scrolling vines and split-palmettes
Condition
In generally good overall condition, some rubbing to corner panels and small patch of waterstaining to lower right-hand corner, 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."
"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
A calligraphic album folio with a quatrain signed by Shah Muhammad is on view in the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery as part of the exhibition 'Nasta'liq: The Genius of Persian Calligraphy', 13 September 2014-22 March 2015, Washington D.C (S1986.349).